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RFIC & MMIC Design Engineer

RFIC & MMIC Design Engineer

CompanyHRL Laboratories
LocationCalabasas, CA, USA
Salary$132765 – $165983
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Experience with high-frequency circuit, electro-magnetic and system simulators such as Cadence, ADS, AWR, VSS, Sonnet and HFSS for design of RF and analog integrated circuit based on III-V, CMOS and Bi-CMOS technologies, passives components, modules and subsystems.
  • Multiple tapeouts with different CMOS/BiCMOS and/or III-V MMIC processes is a must.
  • Experience with RF network analyzer measurements and testing of RFIC or MMIC and module components is required.
  • Working knowledge of high frequency circuit/system simulators and CAD layout for different RFIC and/or III-V MMIC processes.
  • A working familiarity with common passive and active microwave structures and network analysis techniques.
  • Knowledge of module and subsystem operation/integration required.
  • Familiarity with CMOS/BiCMOS and/or III-V MMIC foundry technologies and their layout practices is required.
  • Understanding of device physics desired.
  • Knowledge of large signal measurements and load pull is a plus.
  • Ph.D., or M.S., in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Contribute technical expertise and work within a focused team that designs, fabricates, integrates, and tests RFIC and MMIC circuits and subsystems at frequencies ranging from 0.1 to 200+ GHz.
  • Work closely with scientists and engineers to develop state-of-the-art RFIC and MMIC circuits, subsystems and systems for a variety of applications such as electronic warfare, communications, radar and imaging.
  • Help lead and coordinate RFIC and MMIC design projects.
  • Additional job functions include solving customer problems, writing invention disclosures, publishing papers, briefing customers, participating in proposal activities and assisting in marketing HRL expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of device physics desired.
  • Knowledge of large signal measurements and load pull is a plus.