Microchip Technology Inc. · 8 hours ago
Principal Engineer-Analog Design RF
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $232K/yr
5+ years expMicrochip Technology Inc. is a global leader in technology, seeking an experienced RFIC Design Engineer to join their Wireless IP Design Group. The role involves designing key RF blocks for wireless products, collaborating with a global team, and ensuring performance and reliability in RF CMOS design.
AutomotiveManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
Hiring Manager
Bryant Roe
Responsibilities
Design RFIC blocks and module including RF Synthesizer, VCO, LO generation, Transmitter and Receiver chains (LNA, mixer, PA, PA driver), baseband blocks, biasing, etc
Own schematic design and simulation to meet performance, area, power targets
Supervise and review layout, close collaboration with layout engineers on floor planning, device matching, routing, shielding, and ESD strategies
Work with system design team to translate top-level radio and product requirements into detailed block-level budgets and circuit specifications
Supervise validation and debug as needed, including lab bring up, bench measurement, correlation to simulations, and root-cause analysis of silicon issues
Collaborate with foundry technology team to ensure proper use of PDKs and models, and to understand and leverage transistor and passive device models and reliability constraints
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of industry experience in RF/Analog CMOS IC design, or M.S. with 7.5+ years experience
Experience in RF TX/RX chain design and/or RF PLL/Synthesizer design
Deep understanding of RF-Analog IC design and extensive product level tape-out experience
Deep understanding of CMOS transistors and inductor physics including: noise, linearity, and device non-idealities, parasitic, on-chip matching networks
Deep understanding of IC layout and packaging effects on circuit performance including: parasitic, cross-talk, supply/ground/substrate noise coupling, isolation techniques
Experience in IC test and debug, including hands-on work with RF lab equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Proficiency with industry-standard design tools, including: Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre / SpectreRF, PeakView or similar EM tools for passive/inductor/package modeling
Benefits
Health benefits that begin day one
Retirement savings plans
Industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature
Company
Microchip Technology Inc.
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.42BKey Investors
Opportunity Now ColoradoSevenBridge Financial GroupSequoia Capital
2025-03-21Post Ipo Equity· $1.32B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-03-19Grant· $1.06M
Leadership Team
Steve Sanghi
CEO and President
Rich Simoncic
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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