Posted 1-19-2012
Senior or Staff
Design Engineer (Greensboro, NC)
RF Micro Devices, Inc. (RFMD®) is a global leader
in the design and manufacture of high-performance
semiconductor components. RFMD's products enable
worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity
and support advanced functionality in the cellular
handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local
area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace
and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its
diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies
and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier
to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises
and communications equipment providers. Headquartered
in Greensboro, N.C., RFMD is an ISO 9001- and ISO
14001-certified manufacturer with worldwide engineering,
design, sales and service facilities. RFMD is traded
on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol
RFMD.
In RFMD’s Technology Platforms Organization
we are currently looking for experienced Design
engineers to explore next generation front end components
for future wireless mobile devices.
In this role
as Staff Design Engineer you will be responsible
for:
• Design of RFIC’s in technologies such
as Si (CMOS, SiGe) and GaAs (pHEMT, HBT) and evaluating
designs to meet specifications.
• Participates
in product specification negotiations to help end
customers meet their needs.
• Delivers design
release notes, documentation for prototype builds,
and design related documents
• Identify key
RF Front End components requirements based on a
thorough understanding of module, handset and system
requirements.
• Collaborate within design team
on design and system requirements driving specifications
and performance.
• Strong communication skills
and ability to ability to work in team environment
Requirements:
MSEE/PhD in EE preferred or
at least 7 years of industry experience in one or
more of the following areas:
• Power Amplifier/
RF Switches and RF front end module designs for
cellular mobile applications
• Proficient with
such tools as Cadence, ADS and E&M simulation
tools such as Momentum and HFSS
• Experience
with on-chip, package and printed circuit board
(PCB) parasitic and design issues
• Knowledge
of common low frequency circuits such as regulators
and bias circuits
• Customer interface experience
and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with
design, characterization, and modeling of custom
devices and passive elements
• Familiar with
wireless testing utilized today in 2G/3G, 4G and
WLAN
Preferred:
• Hands-on experience with
board level tuning and optimization of matching
networks.
• High level of experience and understanding
of power amplifier, circuit linearization and high-efficiency
design techniques.
• Analog IC design - bandgap
voltage references, low-drop out voltage regulators,
operational amplifiers etc.
• High Level of
experience and understanding of RF Switches optimized
for insertion loss and linearity
• Microwave
measurement techniques (S-parameters, loadpull setups,
VNA calibration techniques, spectrum analyzers,
power meters, etc).
• Understanding and development
of advanced RF/microwave measurement techniques
• Working knowledge with Agilent's Advanced
Design System (ADS), Ansoft's High Frequency Structure
Simulator (HFSS) and planar electromagnetic solvers
(Agilent's Momentum)
Please contact me at
traci.wright@rfmd.com
with a resume and information about yourself!
