mmWave/RF IC Design Engineer

Job Description

Access to seamless broadband connectivity for everyone and everything around the world is an urgent challenge, and advanced wireless technologies play an essential role. SkyGig has developed an innovative beamforming technology to make wireless broadband communication scalable and cost-effective. Join us and work alongside a team of bright engineers and researchers to build the future of connectivity.

About SkyGig

At SkyGig we are developing a new class of beamforming wireless communication systems that will lead the way in the future of connectivity. Our groundbreaking technology is designed to unlock the true capacity of telecommunication and satellite connectivity, forming the foundations of a connected world. Our mission is to democratize access to seamless broadband connectivity for everyone and everything around the world and we are doing so by delivering orders of magnitude improvements in coverage, efficiency, and cost in our beamforming technology.

We are looking for motivated problem solvers with a passion for solving technical challenges at the boundary between scientific innovation and productization. Join our collaborative, innovative team to transform the future of wireless connectivity!

Responsibilities

As our mmWave/RFIC Design Engineer, you will be responsible for research, development, and implementation of SkyGig’s innovative beamforming front-end technology. Your primary responsibilities will include:

Design transceiver blocks for mmWave systems and beamforming architectures

Translate product and system requirements into detailed radio and IC block level specifications

Design assistance in schematic and layout of mmWave and RF front-end building blocks such as LNA, PA, Mixer, VCO, Switches, etc.

Perform testing and characterization of prototypes in a lab environment

Work across a cross-functional collaborative team of bright engineers and scientists

Prepare technical documents and reports and participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions

This is a short-term, full-time (40 hours/week), in-person position based in the Bay Area, CA, with an initial duration of 3 months and potential for extension.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical competency and experience to own the project, from the design concept phase to prototyping, testing, and system-level integration. They will also need to have the desire to adapt and grow in our vibrant fast-growing startup culture.

Requirements

Possesses or is pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Master’s degree with 3+ years of mmWave/RFIC experience

Strong background in RF and mmWave state-of-the-art CMOS, SOI, or SiGe technologies

Proficient in mmWave IC design tools such as Cadence, ADS, and HFSS

Deep understanding of system specifications and capable of translating system requirements into circuit requirements at IC level

Great knowledge of various RF transceiver architectures

Proven tape-out experience in design and implementation of mmWave transceiver blocks

Hands-on experience with mmWave transceiver test methods and familiar with RF test equipment

Experience in writing scripts for simulation and test models (using MATLAB or other programming languages)

Comfortable working and solving problems independently as well as collaboratively within a team

Strong written and oral communication skills in English and comfortable explaining technical concepts to the rest of the team

Preferred

Familiar with digital communication systems and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM, and their impact on performance

Knowledge of electromagnetics and phased array antenna concepts and their impact on mmWave IC performance

Benefits

Work onsite at SkyGig Bay Area, CA location for a minimum duration of 12 week

Competitive salary

Company outings & team retreats

A team of collaborative, passionate, and courageous people committed to developing disruptive products for the wireless communication industry

Unparalleled opportunities for growth, leadership, and project ownership in a dynamic startup company

Full-time