MMIC Design Engineer I Millimeter Wave Integrated Circuits
About The Position
The MMIC Design Engineer will design, lay out, characterize, and validate high-performance millimeter-wave monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) for next-generation electronic measurement instruments. The role requires advanced knowledge of RF and microwave circuit design, semiconductor device behavior, transistor- and diode-level design, physical layout, design verification, and measurement validation. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and internal customers to translate system-level requirements into circuit specifications, select appropriate semiconductor processes, and deliver high-performance integrated circuit designs. The position offers opportunities to work on advanced millimeter-wave technologies, optimize circuit performance beyond conventional process limitations, and contribute to demanding product development programs. This is a full-time, fully on-site role in Santa Rosa, California, five days per week. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents.
Requirements
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Thesis work and/or relevant professional experience in millimeter-wave integrated circuit design.
- At least 4 years of relevant mm-wave IC design experience, including qualifying graduate research where applicable.
- Experience with advanced semiconductor technologies for high-frequency circuit design.
- Demonstrated experience completing at least one design cycle involving transistor- or diode-level circuit design, physical IC layout, DRC and LVS verification, and measurement-based validation of fabricated designs.
- Experience designing multiple types of millimeter-wave circuits, such as amplifiers, mixers, frequency multipliers, or filters, operating above 30 GHz.
- Ability to analyze device parasitics and understand semiconductor process limitations.
- Strong technical documentation, presentation, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time-management, and project execution skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Santa Rosa, California, five days per week.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing high-power MMICs, particularly circuits delivering more than +30 dBm.
- Experience in system-level analysis and performance optimization.
- Knowledge of semiconductor device modeling.
- Experience with thermal design and IC package design.
- Experience with wafer probing, probe calibration, and high-frequency measurement techniques.
- Knowledge of thin-film technologies and printed circuit board (PCB) design.
- Experience with Keysight ADS, Momentum, EMPro, SystemVue, or equivalent tools.
- Familiarity with advanced semiconductor fabrication processes and high-frequency device characteristics.
- Experience collaborating with device modeling, process engineering, and package development teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, lay out, characterize, and validate high-performance millimeter-wave MMICs.
- Translate system-level requirements into circuit specifications in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and internal customers.
- Select appropriate semiconductor processes for circuit designs.
- Complete MMIC development cycles involving circuit design, physical layout, DRC/LVS design verification, and measurement-based validation.
- Analyze device parasitics and semiconductor process limitations.
- Optimize circuit performance and contribute to product development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
