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RF IC Design Engineer

Insight Global
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

Title: Analog/RF IC Design Engineer

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Position: Permanent, Direct Hire


Insight Global is looking for an experienced Analog/RF IC Design Engineer to support an expanding team focused on high-speed, high-frequency integrated circuit design. This role will be responsible for full lifecycle IC design, from concept through successful production release. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Bipolar and BiCMOS technologies, as well as experience with RF high-speed design and CMOS conversion.


Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design process from cradle to production release, ensuring successful market introduction.
  • Work on MicMOS/Bipolar IC design with a focus on RF high-speed applications.
  • Support high-speed analog and RF design, including S-parameters and signal integrity tools (HFSS, EMX, or ADS).
  • Collaborate on CMOS conversion projects with a strong emphasis on Bipolar design.
  • Work with lab equipment to evaluate, debug, and test prototype designs.
  • Provide guidance on lab capabilities and test methodologies.
  • Ensure design integrity and manufacturability, reducing particle contamination in fabrication.


REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • MSEE with 7 years of experience in high-frequency, high-speed analog IC design.
  • Deep expertise in Bipolar and BiCMOS IC technologies.
  • Proven track record of taking at least 1-2 IC products from concept to mass production.
  • Experience with high-speed analog/RF building blocks, including: Gbps equalizers, CDRs, PLLs, laser drivers Transimpedance amplifiers, ADCs/DACs, LNA, PA
  • Strong proficiency with electromagnetic simulators (HFSS, EMX, ADS) and EDA tools.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment (scopes, signal/pattern generators, spectrum analyzers, VNAs).
  • Excellent debugging and testing skills for prototype evaluation.
  • Strong communication and attention to detail.


NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience in mixed-signal IC design.
  • Background in optical and RF technologies (Preference for Optical but will accept RF).
  • Knowledge of MAX Linear, Marvell, SemTek, ADI, Maxim, or
  • Experience in system-level design and integration.
  • Track record of successful IC production in a high-growth environment.

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