RF Design Engineer
Seeking an RF Design Engineer to design RF hardware, PCB and package layout for WLAN and Bluetooth. Responsibilities: floorplanning, physical design, co-design optimization, DRC/DFM compliance. Requires BS in EE/ME, 6+ years, Cadence Allegro proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize RF HW, including PCB and package layout, for WLAN and Bluetooth applications
- Define floorplans, layouts, and physical designs for RF circuit architecture, ensuring compliance with design rules and manufacturing constraints
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate silicon, package, and board-level designs through co-design optimization
- Own PCB layout from component placement to final output, supporting manufacturing and assembly
- Implement design rules for specific substrate/PCB technologies, ensuring DRC and DFM compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in Cadence Allegro and experience with board layout, package layout, and package technology
- Strong knowledge of RF fundamentals including electromagnetic theory, communication theory, and RF system analysis
- Experience with circuit simulation tools and debugging techniques
- Familiarity with physical design for debugging and signal/power integrity analysis
- Understanding of design rules, DFM, and DRC
Nice to have
- Experience with RF physical design for wireless products, including Si-Package-Board co-design optimization
- Knowledge of Mentor CAD tools, AutoCAD, and/or SolidWorks
- Demonstrated problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders
- Experience optimizing circuits for performance, quality, and cost efficiency