RFIC Design Engineer (New Graduate)

About InnoPhase IoT

If you are keen to work with a bunch of brilliant people with various backgrounds, if you share the same value of working smart and celebrating successes, if you have enthusiasm for big technology in a small company, if your goals are to learn and experience different aspects of work--not just singing the same song every day, you’ll find your playground at Innophase IoT.

We are 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!

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated new graduates who are passionate about RFIC design, wireless systems, and semiconductor technology development.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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, mixers, PAs, 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Location

San Diego

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.