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Analog Devices · 23 hours ago

Staff RF Design Engineer

US, MA, Chelmsford, Elizabeth

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $188K/yr

10+ years exp

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff RF Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced RF modules, ensuring high-performance microwave assemblies meet stringent customer requirements.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as a technical lead for cross-functional teams, and as a confident peer influencer and mentor

Act as a subject matter expert in all things RF to ensure designs are successful via best practices and lessons learned

Provide full life cycle system design and ownership including collecting requirements, signal chain simulations, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug and system integration

Design and evaluate complex multi-chip designs and architectures from DC to 55GHz+

Identify viable architectures, complete system and chip-level design trades including frequency planning, spur analysis, phase noise, gain, IP2/IP3, and noise figure performance

Provide experience on PCB materials, stack-ups, and fabrication processes/capabilities. Review multilayer printed circuit boards paying attention to high-speed effects, signal flow, and proper design rule adherence

Use prior experience to design for testability, quality and cost

Perform research and analysis on the best design techniques for specific product challenges. Develop and implement system improvements, modifications, and upgrades

Own and oversee hardware and system bring up, development of test plan and protocols, debug, evaluation, and validation in a lab environment

Verify and validate design to ensure compliance with customer specifications and expectations

Prepare proposal documents, including technical, cost and schedule estimates

Execute technology roadmaps and benchmark plans through release of products

Qualification

RF/Microwave designSignal chain designKeysight ADSCircuit/system modelingTest plan developmentPython scriptingTeam managementInnovationCommunication skillsCreativity

Required

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience in RF/Microwave or electronics design

Demonstrated ability and experience leading full signal chain designs in a cross-functional setting

RF/Microwave design experience including chain analysis, circuit/system modeling, and product integration & test through 18GHz

Proficient in the lab working with equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, network analyzers, signal generators, automated test instrumentation

Familiar with design for power and signal integrity with mixed signal hardware including RF and digital interfaces

Experience utilizing RF/Microwave design tools including Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS + SystemVue), Candence Tool Suite (System Capture, Clarity, Power DC), and AnsysEM (3D Layout / HFSS)

Demonstrated ability to communicate with peers, managers, and project stakeholders effectively using both verbal and written communications. Act decisively and make clear, timely decisions in the best interest of the project

US Citizen only with ability to obtain government security clearance

Preferred

Experience managing a team of engineers either as direct reports, or through a complex project involving a sizable team

Experience designing systems and structures to 55+GHz

Experience with developing robust test plans and designing automated test fixtures and test sequencing using Python scripting or equivalent

Program / Project management: set and manage priorities, adapt to change, drive progress of activities, issues, risks and deliverables to closure

Creativity and innovation: explore new options to bridge project challenges or improve processes, identify and address challenges across functional boundaries

Experience with high-speed data converter (DAC, ADC, or other transceivers)

Low phase noise oscillator design experience