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PseudolithIC · 5 months ago

RF Characterization Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

PseudolithIC is a company focused on high throughput prototyping and product manufacturing of proprietary heterogeneous integration technology. They are seeking a Senior RF Characterization Engineer to develop RF test and characterization capabilities, validate RF device technologies, and support statistical studies of measurement data. The role involves collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to document results and drive improvements in device performance and reliability.

HardwareSemiconductor

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Validating RF device technologies at the transistor level and supporting modeling

Developing test methodologies for PseudolithIC RFICs including reliability characterization

Support statistical studies of measurement data and flow-back results to the manufacturing or engineering teams

Managing a variety of RF characterization procedures and producing clear documentation of the outputs

Support the development of PseudolithIC products to monitor and characterize device performance, circuit measurements, and package reliability

Documenting results and driving improvements in the manufacturing and RFIC design

Responsible for weekly reporting

Qualification

RF/microwave characterizationSemiconductor physicsStatistical analysis methodsLarge-signal behavior testingUncertainty analysisCommunicationDocumentation skills

Required

Advanced degree in electrical engineering (MSEE or PhD), materials science, or related field

5+ years of experience in RF/microwave test and characterization of compound semiconductors and/or silicon integrated circuits. Frequency ranges between 1 and 100 GHz are part of test portfolio

Understanding of semiconductor physics in devices and failure mechanisms that impact yield and reliability at the device, die, and packaging level

Demonstrated experience to test and characterize large-signal behavior of devices through tools such as RF load and/or source pull

Development of RF models for transistor from small or large-signal measurement

Uncertainty analysis of RF and millimeter-wave characterization and knowledge of test equipment operation

Excellent verbal and written communication

Experience with statistical analysis methods for yield, failure, and reliability reporting

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. 'U.S. Person' includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee