Advanced RFCI Engineer (M/F/D)

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Principal Duties and Essential Functions

Design, simulate, and validate high-speed RFICs for optical transceivers and optical engines including Laser Drivers, TIAs, limiting amplifiers, and analog front-end circuits

Develop circuit architectures and perform transistor-level design to meet performance, power, area, and cost objectives

Support RFIC development throughout the complete product lifecycle from concept definition through silicon validation and production release

Perform schematic design, simulation, verification, and performance optimization using industry-standard EDA tools

Collaborate with layout engineers to ensure successful implementation and verification of RFIC designs

Analyze and optimize key performance parameters including bandwidth, gain, noise, linearity, jitter, output swing, power consumption, and reliability

Support silicon bring-up, laboratory characterization, debugging, and design correlation activities

Contribute to RFIC specifications, technical documentation, design reviews, and product development milestones

Participate in technical reviews and contribute to architecture trade-off discussions

Support technology evaluation and feasibility studies for next-generation optical engine platforms

Collaborate with Silicon Photonics, DSP, Optical Systems, Packaging, Test, and Manufacturing teams to achieve product objectives

Assist in developing design methodologies, simulation flows, and best practices

Mentor junior engineers in specific technical areas when appropriate

Support technology evaluation and feasibility studies for next-generation optical engine platforms

Collaborate with Silicon Photonics, DSP, Optical Systems, Packaging, Test, and Manufacturing teams to achieve product objectives

Assist in developing design methodologies, simulation flows, and best practices

Mentor junior engineers in specific technical areas when appropriate

Mentor and technically guide RFIC engineers and junior designers

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field

5-10 years’ experience in high‑speed analog / RFIC design

Experience developing integrated circuits for communication, datacom, telecom, or optical applications.

Proven experience supporting silicon validation and characterization activities.

Deep expertise in: RFIC and high‑speed analog circuit design; Laser Drivers, TIAs, limiting amplifiers, clock and data recovery support circuits, or related analog front-end functions; noise, linearity, signal integrity, and power optimization

Strong experience with Cadence design flow (Virtuoso, Spectre, EM tools)

Experience supporting silicon bring‑up, characterization, and qualification

Solid understanding of electro‑optic integration with Silicon Photonics

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges

Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic R&D environment

Commitment to high-quality engineering practices and documentation

Benefits

Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture

Flexible working hours model

Internal training program

Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free

Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products