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GlobalFoundries

Principle RF IC Front-End Designer

GlobalFoundries
Foundry OperationsSingaporeFull-time1 months ago
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About the role

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Principal RF IC Front-End Designer at GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor foundry. The role focuses on designing RF front-end solutions (switches, antenna tuners, LNAs) using RFSOI technologies for 5G and WiFi applications, with significant customer engagement across China and Asia.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop RF switches and antenna tuners for 5G FR1/FR3 cellular and WiFi applications using GlobalFoundries RFSOI technologies.
  • Perform RF IC schematic design, layout, and verification using Cadence IC design tools.
  • Execute electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools such as EMX and ADS Momentum to validate RF performance.
  • Contribute to the design and analysis of additional RF frontend blocks, like Switches, and LNAs, as part of integrated solutions.
  • Develop clear and comprehensive design documentation, including architecture, simulations, and design tradeoffs.
  • Define and execute detailed characterization and validation test plans to assess silicon performance.
  • Collaborate closely with the characterization lab to analyze measurement results and drive model to hardware correlation.
  • Engage with customers across China and Asia to understand design requirements and present technical solutions.
  • Communicate effectively in English and Chinese, both verbally and in written technical materials.
  • Support our Asian customers who need more assistance in designing their RF Front-end circuits like switches, antenna tuners, and low-noise amplifiers.

Requirements

  • Minimum M.S/Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from top tier institutes with 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Good knowledge of silicon process technology and RFSOI.
  • Excellent understanding and experience of designing other RF circuit building blocks like PAs, Analog and control circuits is a plus.
  • Dedication and the ability to work within a very dynamic interdisciplinary environment.
  • Ability to communicate as well as work efficiently in an international multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Role needs 30-50% travel.
  • Must have good technical verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with cross functional teams.