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You’ll work directly with the founding engineers, contribute to architecture decisions, and see your designs go from schematic to silicon to customer products.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign mmWave front-end circuit blocks (PAs, LNAs, phase shifters, VGAs, mixers) in advanced CMOS or RFSOI (SiGe and III-V processes are a plus).\n\nPerform transistor-level schematic design, simulation, and optimization using Cadence Virtuoso (Spectre, ADE).\n\nConduct full-custom IC layout or direct layout engineers, ensuring DRC/LVS-clean designs at mmWave frequencies.\n\nPerform post-layout extraction and EM simulation (Ansys HFSS, EMX, ADS Momentum) to validate performance through parasitics.\n\nCollaborate on chip-level architecture and system partitioning for multi-channel beamformer ICs.\n\nSupport silicon bring-up, bench characterization, and debugging of fabricated chips.\n\nContribute to tapeout preparation, design reviews, and documentation.\n\nMentor junior RFIC designers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMS + 5 years industry experience or PhD + 2 years industry experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on RF/mmWave IC design.\n\nDemonstrated expertise in at least two of: PA, LNA, phase shifter, VGA, mixer, or frequency multiplier design at mmWave frequencies.\n\nExpert proficiency with Cadence EDA suite (Virtuoso, ADE, and Layout) and EM simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, EMX, or ADS Momentum).\n\nExperience with at least one full tapeout cycle: schematic to layout to fabrication to bring-up to characterization.\n\nStrong understanding of mmWave transmission line theory, matching networks, and on-chip passive design.\n\nTrack record of published work or shipped products demonstrating circuit design excellence.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with phased array or multi-channel beamformer IC design.\n\nBackground in SATCOM, 5G NR FR2, or automotive radar mmWave applications.\n\nExperience in SOI nodes with high resistivity substrates.\n\nFamiliar with system-level RF specs: EVM, P1dB, noise figure, IP3, EIRP, and G/T.\n\nExperience in a startup or small-team environment with high design ownership.\n\nStrong communication skills and ability to present design tradeoffs clearly.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Mixmode","rawCompany":"mixmode","city":"Mountain View","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T03:45:33.228Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"334220","title":"Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"radio-and-television-broadcasting-and-wireless-communications-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"RFIC Design Engineer","description":"The Role\nWe’re looking for a Senior Staff RFIC Design Engineer to join the core design team. 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