GlobalFoundries

Principle RF IC Front-End Designer

GlobalFoundries
Foundry OperationsSingaporeOnsitePosted 4 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

Join a global RF IC reference design team at GlobalFoundries to develop cutting-edge RF front-end solutions demonstrating the capabilities of our RFSOI technologies. This role involves close collaboration with customers to translate application needs into high-performing reference designs.

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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 front end 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.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in RF IC design.
  • Proficiency in schematic design and layout using Cadence IC design tools.
  • Experience with electromagnetic (EM) simulations (e.g., EMX, ADS Momentum).
  • Ability to work on RF front-end blocks (Switches, Tuners, LNAs).
  • Strong documentation skills regarding design architecture and tradeoffs.
  • Experience with silicon characterization and validation testing.