RFIC Design Engineer (San Diego)

About Axiro Semiconductor Axiro Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor design company headquartered in Bengaluru, driving innovation in RF, wireless infrastructure, satellite communication (Satcom), and high-speed connectivity solutions. Backed by CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd. part of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group. Axiro represents India’s leap into the global semiconductor arena.

With millions of chips already powering global networks, a world-class team across India, the US, and Europe, and cutting-edge expertise spanning RF, mmWave, GaN, and next-generation communication technologies, Axiro is engineering the future of how the world connects, computes, and communicates. For more information, please visit: Job Description Perform detailed RFIC and/or MMIC design to develop ultra-low-noise amplifiers, highly linear and efficient RF power amplifiers, attenuators, switches, and variable gain amplifiers Push state-of-the-art designs while applying risk mitigation throughout the design phase Design and layout RF circuits with high degree of integrity while driving design completion to schedule Manage and share detailed technical results and proactively support cross-functional groups involved with the product Use high-frequency lab equipment to execute RFIC design validation and characterization while supporting product engineering through the NPI (new product introduction) process Qualifications BSEE, MSEE or PhD preferred 5+ years of industry experience after PhD, or 10+ years of industry experience after MSEE or BSEE Expert in GaAs pHEMT/HBT RF circuit design or SiGe BiCOMS/SOI RF circuit design or both. Solid understanding of RF circuit design and the performance metrics such as S-parameters, NF, P1dB, IP3, IMD, stability and etc.

Fluent in RFIC/MMIC design in ADS and/or Cadence environments Familiar with the basics of biasing circuits, hands-on experience in analog circuit design (bandgap, LDO, negative voltage generators and etc.) is a plus Proficient in using 2.5-D electromagnetic solver (Momentum or EMX), experience in using 3-D electromagnetic solver (HFSS) is a plus Strong hands-on experience using RF test equipment and characterizing RF ICs Must be able to work both independently and together in a team environment Solid organizational skills with attention to details Good communication, presentation skills and effective team work Curious and aspires to overcome design challenges – driven to succeed personality