Staff RF and/or Analog Design Engineer

Job title: Staff RF and/or Analog Design Engineer

About the Role Seeking a Staff RF and/or Analog Design Engineer to design, integrate, and characterize high-performance RF and analog circuits for next-generation products. This role requires deep hands-on expertise, strong system-level understanding, and the ability to perform complex mixed-signal designs from concept through silicon qualification and production. You will collaborate with digital, layout, validation, firmware, and product teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions for demanding RF and analog applications.

What You'll Do

• Design, simulate, and optimize RF and/or analog circuit blocks (LNAs, mixers, VCOs/PLLs, data converters, bias generation, bandgap references, LDOs, baseband amplifiers and filters).
• Translate system-level requirements (noise, gain, linearity, power, phase noise) into robust circuit implementations; perform detailed schematic design, simulation, and optimization across PVT corners.
• Collaborate with system architects to define RF signal chains and analog subsystems; drive tradeoffs between performance, power, area, and cost; support RF budgeting (NF, IP3, phase noise, jitter, spur).
• Work closely with layout engineers on floor planning, sensitive routing, EM/IR/substrate considerations; own or support block- and top-level signoff: AC/DC performance, noise/linearity, stability, and yield margin.
• In silicon validation, bring-up, lab characterization, and debug; correlate measurement results with simulation; identify root causes and drive fixes; support yield improvement and production ramp.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field; typically 6+ years for Master’s/PhD, 8+ years for Bachelor's, with hands-on RF/analog IC design experience; tape-out ownership and silicon success.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals (noise, linearity, matching, phase noise); analog circuit design techniques; CMOS/BiCMOS device physics.
• Experience with industry tools: Cadence Virtuoso, SpectreRF, ADS, EMX or equivalent; comfortable across process nodes and foundries.

Nice to Have

• Strong DSP fundamentals; mixed-signal integration experience (RF + digital SoC); high-speed or precision analog experience; experience supporting volume production.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly; ownership mindset with attention to detail; comfortable influencing without formal authority; collaborative and pragmatic approach to engineering tradeoffs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits not disclosed in the posting.