Principal Engineer, Systems Design/Architecture Engineering

Analog Devices•Dallas, TX

20h

About The Position

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is a global semiconductor leader focused on bridging physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI develops solutions combining analog, digital, and software technologies for digitized factories, mobility, digital healthcare, climate change initiatives, and global connectivity. With over $9 billion in revenue in FY24 and approximately 24,000 employees worldwide, ADI aims to keep innovators 'Ahead of What's Possible'. The Digital Business Unit at ADI is seeking a Principal Wireless IC System Architect to join its R&D team. This role involves enabling the next generation of intelligent RF/wireless communication products, leading the development of RF/wireless design for ADI’s medical, energy, and embedded security ICs. The architect will be involved in all phases of RF SOC product development, from definition to design and software implementation, and will collaborate with the business team on customer support and acquisition. The position requires a strong understanding of communication theories, DSP concepts, wireless transceiver design, and experience in modern wireless system architecture design, modeling, and simulation.

Requirements

MSEE degree with 10+ years or Ph.D. degree with 7+ years of industry experience in Wireless PHY design and modeling (Wireless Communication Network).
10+ years of system-level experience on wireless transceiver functional blocks such as DPD, AGC, and CFO in wireless system design.
Must have strong background in DSP and Communication Theory.
Deep understanding of wireless system, features, performance and their trade-off.
Solid understanding of CMOS RF transceiver architectures for modern communication systems.
Solid programming experience with Matlab/C/Python for behavioral modeling and system level simulation.
Strong knowledge of RF/analog circuit simulation tools and testing techniques.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good understanding of communication theories, DSP concepts, and wireless transceiver design.
Experience in modern wireless system architecture design, system/behavior level modeling, and simulation for trade-off analysis and performance evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Design experience in WiFi/Bluetooth/Cellar systems is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of Wireless PHY and MAC/Link Layer Protocol (Ex.: Cellar, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.)
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers and network analyzers, load pull, etc.).

Responsibilities

Perform RF system-level design and development to optimize intelligent integrated RF/wireless communication system-on-chip (SOC)
Define RF and Digital systems for the Radio IP used in industrial, healthcare, and IoT markets.
RF System definition, analysis, optimization, and debugging.
Algorithm development for intelligent and cognitive radio, including optimizing PHY layer control of the RF and baseband with the goal of product certification and market introduction
Involve key customer communication for technical support and problem-solving.
Participate and follow up with the major Wireless standards definition.
Lead the development of RF/wireless design for ADI’s medical, energy, and embedded security ICs.
Be involved in all the significant phases of RF SOC product development cycles, including product definition, RF system design, RF circuit design, and RF software implementation.
Collaborate with the business team in supporting customers on critical issues and winning new customers.