RFIC Design Engineer (New Graduate)

InnoPhase IoT • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated new graduates who are passionate about RFIC design, wireless systems, and semiconductor technology development. InnoPhase IoT is looking for people seeking AWESOMENESS! If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Innophase IoT! We are a company that brings together the best in technology, drives innovation to create the best ULP wireless IoT solutions and user experiences in home, building and industrial automation and wearables. We create career opportunities across a wide range of locations, disciplines and are at the forefront of change, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and solutions to our customers. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize the IoT industry and our goal to lead the future in technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at InnoPhase IoT. It is key to unleash the potential in every employee, every team, every leader, and the company herself. We know employees perform best when motivated, appreciated and recognized, and can be themselves. We are committed to building a culture where every voice can be heard, everyone has room for growth and can make meaningful contributions. At the end of the day, we want success not just for the company, but also for everyone who believes in the company, the vision, and the future.

Requirements

• MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Specialization or research focus in RFIC, analog, mixed-signal IC design, wireless communications, or related areas
• Strong understanding of RF CMOS fundamentals and analog/mixed-signal circuit design principles
• Familiarity with RF front-end circuits such as LNAs, PAs, mixers, oscillators, filters, PLL/LO generation, amplifiers, or bias circuits
• Experience with circuit simulation and IC design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, EM simulators, Matlab, Verilog-A, or similar
• Understanding of IC layout concepts, verification flow, and post-layout analysis
• Knowledgeable in programming languages like Python and C++
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Internship or research experience in wireless transceiver or RFIC development
• Exposure to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other wireless communication systems
• Hands-on lab experience with RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, or oscilloscopes
• Familiarity with RF system impairments and calibration techniques

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS technologies
• Support transistor-level design and simulation of RF front-end and analog building blocks such as LNAs, PAs, mixers, amplifiers, oscillators, bias circuits, filters, and clocking circuits
• Perform circuit simulations, behavioral modeling, and performance analysis using Cadence, Matlab, and related tools
• Assist with EM simulation, passive component modeling, packaging effects, ESD considerations, and supply isolation analysis
• Collaborate with layout engineers and participate in post-layout verification and analysis
• Work with system engineers to understand product requirements and derive circuit-level specifications
• Support silicon bring-up, lab validation, characterization, debugging, and performance optimization using standard RF lab equipment
• Collaborate with digital, firmware, and test engineering teams on system integration and production test development
• Document design work and present technical results to the engineering team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level