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Sandia National Laboratories · 6 days ago

R&D RFIC Design Engineer, Hybrid

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$99K/yr - $194K/yr

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking an R&D RFIC Design Engineer to design, fabricate, test, qualify, and deliver custom-designed microwave components that support military communication systems and other applications.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Use circuit modeling tools to design analog or RF integrated circuit components for transceivers

Use circuit and electromagnetic modeling tools to design high sensitivity radio frequency components

Run Monte Carlo simulations over voltage, temperature, and process corners

Model active circuit components: AC, Transient, Harmonic Balance, EM

Characterize RF components and modules over extreme environmental stresses

Troubleshoot analog or RF circuits in a modern, well-equipped electronics lab

Use of electronic equipment to measure slew rate, gain, stability, phase noise, jitter, s-parameters, power output, P1dB, PSat, noise figure, modulation quality (EVM), or sensitivity

Ability to effectively collaborate with technologists and engineers to test and characterize new devices in a variety of technology nodes/processes

Team to design, prototype, analyze, and evaluate microsystems that achieve increased performances

Communicate results and findings to co-workers and potential customers

Identify, develop, and pursue new technology opportunities in areas that support Sandia mission activities

Contribute to several areas ranging from fundamental semiconductor devices, through circuit and components, and up to sub-system architecture

Qualification

RF integrated circuit designElectromagnetic modelingPCB developmentRF test equipmentC# programmingLabVIEWMATLABPythonAnalog circuit designCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Preferred

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)

Laboratory skills and knowledge of RF and digital test equipment

Knowledge of RF, Digital Communications, Electronic Warfare, and Cyber Security systems and principles

Ability to work successfully in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, teaming environment

Experience with nano- or micro-scale, semiconductor device technologies

RF or high-speed integrated circuit design using Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsis, or Siemens products

Use of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, pulsed signal generators, oscilloscopes, and precision power supplies

Electrical test and measure practices to protect sensitive devices and equipment to troubleshooting high frequency circuitry

Understanding of electronic die characterization, RF test equipment, working knowledge of solder assembly, PCB development and fabrication

Adaptability and flexibility to address rapidly advancing technologies and evolving customer needs

Proficiency with software for data analysis and instrument control in C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Python

Familiarity with microscale packaging and integration techniques as well as approaches for microsystem rapid prototyping and integration

Design and characterization of analog, high-speed digital, RF, or microwave devices or circuits

Microelectronics realization including requirements definition, device behavior, circuit design, mask layout, fabrication, testing, and documentation

Recent Laboratory test and measurement of analog and RF components using tools such as high-speed oscilloscopes, network analyzers, parameter analyzers, and probe stations

Experience with/in: Analog and RF modeling using commercially available simulation tools in semiconductor, electromagnetic, and/or circuit design using Cadence, Mentor Graphics, EMX

Strong oral, written, and technical writing skills to provide sponsors and vendors convincing evidence of quality designs

LabVIEW, MATLAB, and C++ programming experience

Active DOD TS or DOE Q level clearance