Senior RF Hardware Design Engineer

An innovative fabless semiconductor company is looking for an experienced RF Hardware Engineer to design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for highly integrated monolithic and multi-chip solutions. In this role, the candidate will work on the development of groundbreaking ultra-high-speed RF CMOS SoCs and MCMs for a variety of commercial, military, and aerospace applications. The engineer will collaborate with top-tier experts in IC design, package design, and systems engineering, contributing to the development of cutting-edge hybrid digital/RF receivers and transmitters.Key Responsibilities:Circuit Board Planning:Select interface connectors and key active components, as neededDefine RF signal and DC current requirementsPredict stack-up configurations and determine RF stripline transmission line layersForward mechanical package information and BGA ballmapCircuit Board Design:Design boards with analog bandwidths exceeding 40 GHz and digital data rates up to 30 GbpsDevelop Allegro schematics and symbolsManage circuit board layout and implement critical routing changes in AllegroCollaborate with team members to ensure board performance and suitabilityTroubleshoot hardware performance issues in the labRequired Skills and Experience:At least 5 years of experience in RF hardware engineering is preferredStrong understanding of board layout techniquesIn-depth knowledge of transmission line and power supply decoupling routing methodologiesExperience with Cadence Orcad and Allegro softwareAbility to adapt to shifting priorities and varying workloadsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or higherUS citizenship is required

Created: 2025-01-14