RF/Microwave IC Design Engineer (4879)
To
apply: Please apply to requisition 4879 on our website:
https://www.viasat.com/careers.
Location:
Phoenix AZ
Job Responsibilities: Perform
microwave/mixed-signal IC design of complex circuits.
These circuits include: analog baseband, microwave
(>5GHz) and digital subsystems such as: mixers,
VGAs, LNAs, DACs, etc.
Perform custom IC design
on SiGe and CMOS processes, particularly at 0.18um
process technologies and below.
Independently
plan and implement RF ICs from top-level floor planning
down to complex microwave circuit blocks. Design
circuits adhering to specifications and guidelines
set by system level parameters.
Debug, Test, &
Verification of the designed RF/microwave chipset(s)
using equipment such as VNAs & Spectrum Analyzers.
Work closely and communicate with design and
layout engineers on a day-to-day basis.
Assist
with tapeout activities and deal with post-tapeout
activities such as documentation
and archiving.
Full-chip design, layout, and simulation verification
to meet a fixed scheduled tapeout date(s).
Experience/Skills Required Microwave/RF IC design
experience.
Circuit/ASIC design in SiGe &
CMOS process(es).
Design & verification using
Agilent ADS and Cadence tools. Strong IC design
skills in bipolar technologies.
Test/Measurement/Debug
capability for microwave chipset(s).
Strong analytical
and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication
skills & team collaboration.
Skills that
are a plus:
Knowledge of design & verification
in ADS.
Experience with EM simulator(s) (HFSS,
Momentum, Sonnet).
Previous circuit design experience
for frequencies above 10GHz.
Previous design
experience in 0.18um Jazz SiGe process.
MSEE
preferred.
Top Specific Skills Required: Experience
in BiCMOS design using Cadence Virtuoso. Good understanding
of RF/microwave circuit fundamentals. Experience
with CAD tools such as ADS, Cadence and EM simulation
tools. Good teamwork, communication and problem
solving skills.
Citizenship requirements: US
Citizenship Required
Travel Required: Up to
10 percent
Years of Experience Required: 8 plus
years
Minimum Education Requirements: BA/BS
Employment Category: Full-time