Job Description
QCTs RF EM (Electro-Magnetic) Team is actively seeking engineers with demonstrated experience in the design, EM simulation, and circuit modeling of RF passive components for use in our RFIC designs. Exposure to RF package, module, and PCB design and modeling is a plus.
Good knowledge of EDA (Electronic Design Automation) design with tools like HFSS, PowerSI, SiWave, EMPro is desired. The candidate should have proven experience in automating and programming above mentioned or similar EM tools with compatible programming language.
Programming skills in Python, Perl, TCL/TK, or similar languages in addition to primary subject knowledge in RF/EM Passive component design is essential.
Knowledge of PCB level Power Distribution Network (PDN) and RF transmission line layout and analysis is an asset. Working experience and knowledge of Power Amplifier (PA) and Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) matching is an advantage.
Basic understanding of patch antenna design parameters and matching is also desired.
- Design and develop RF passive components for use in the next generation of highly integrated RF integrated circuits in deep sub-micron 28nm and 14ff CMOS and SOI technologies.
- Work closely with RF Module lead and EM lead to automate RF package, module, and PCB simulation flow in 3D EM Solvers
- Work with the circuit design team to optimize component sizes and performance for use in RF circuit blocks.
- Deliver components that include compact models, and DRC clean physical designs.
- Execute isolation analysis and optimization to reduce on-chip and chip to package coupling.
- Optimization of multichip carriers for RF systems, focusing on loss and isolation.
- Participate in RF package, module, and PCB modeling to optimize overall system performance
All Qualcomm employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.
- Experience in the design and simulation of RF passive components such as inductors, transformers, MOM capacitors and passive filters.
- Demonstrated abilities with EM simulation techniques and tool including MoM EM solvers and HFSS.
- Demonstrated abilities with programming tools like Python, Perl, SKILL, TCL/TK, or Similar
- Exposure to Matlab / Mathcad programming is plus
- Experience with circuit design and layout using Cadence tools and Agilent ADS.
- Compact RLCK Model extraction of multiport passive components.
- Ability to use EM tools to predict circuit level electric and magnetic coupling.
- Understanding of Chip fabrication process and design understanding
- Electromagnetic theory, microwave theory and design
- Antenna design and understanding of radiation and propagation wave
- Good understanding of SI and PI at chip, package, and PCB level
- Basic RF system understanding
- Understanding of noise propagation mechanism in chip, package, and PCB
- Passionate self-starter and team player with experience in project leadership and multi-tasking.
- EM solvers: Ansys Suit (HFSS, Q3D, SIWave, Layout), PowerSI, Lorentz, Helic, EMX or similar
- PKG Design: Allegro or similar for Package/Module layout or VRF
- PCB: Expedition (or similar) for PCB layout and schematic or similar
- Circuit design and layout: Cadence virtuoso or ADS
- Programming languages: Python, Perl, Matlab,
- Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
- On-chip passive, Inductor, Transformer, MOM Cap, EDA, Antenna, Signal and Power Integrity, PDN, Substrate coupling, RF Module, RF Package modeling, HFSS, Ansys, ADS, VRF
- Bachelors - Engineering, Bachelors - Science
Job Classification
Industry: Electronic Components / Semiconductors
Functional Area: Research & Development,
Role Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Role: Engineering & Manufacturing
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: Any Graduate
Post Graduation: Any Postgraduate
Contact Details:
Company: Qualcomm Technologies
Location(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills:
Fabrication
Wireless
Automation
Simulation
RF
Circuit designing
Ansys
Perl
PCB designing
MATLAB