The RF mmWave Circuit Development Engineer / Architect is responsible for defining and realizing mmW functions (Frequencies above 20Ghz) on IPs, Subsystem or IC level. The individual is responsible for design, verification and evaluation of those. The individual is accountable for designing according to specifications, quality and reliability needs. Participation in problem solving for mmW and system domain of the device. Author of the design-specific documentation for internal and external use.
Business Unit Description/Business Line Description
NXP automotive business unit is in charge of developing ICs for connected cars, covering areas as diverse as in-vehicle networking, automotive lighting, car radio and audio, automotive power and radar. The 77GHz radar development team based in Toulouse oversees developing automotive transceiver IC used in short to long range applications, enabling use-cases from parking to cruise control, anti-collision and later autonomous vehicle. We are looking for a mmW IC senior design engineer to develop our transceivers dedicated to 77GHz automotive radar applications
Purpose of the job
As a senior mmW IC Design Engineer, you will be part of a team of 20-30 people including RF IC architects, RF Design Engineers, Verification/modeling Engineers, Functional Safety eng. The capabilities in the team enable innovation and product development of RF & mmW IC products, from roadmap request up to full market release. The team is working on IC products for high grade Radar Automotive application.
The projects are executed in close cooperation with other Product R&D Centers.
Your Responsibilities:
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for:
- Designing microwave blocks in advanced CMOS technology
- Lead Ips development, and coordinate with other design engineers work within a project
- In collaboration with our system engineers and in partnership with our OEM customers, you will define the architecture and topologies to meet the challenges of the overall system, from major electrical performance to low cost integration.
- Your high level of creativity combined with your successful experiences will enable you to design advanced solutions adapted to high volume production.
- You will be integrated in a worldwide team
- You will participate to the evaluation of your circuit, assisting the product and test engineering teams during the qualification and production phases
Your Profile:
- >8 years’ experience in RF IC design, with broad experience in mmW design.
- Strong background in semiconductor physics
- Experience of relevant CAD tools (Cadence flow) and IC design methodology
- Experience with EMC simulation tools allowing to secure the IC performances at high frequencies, simulating die-package-PCB.
- Structured IC design methodology covering specification, implementation, design and test
- Driven to achieve success and able to work in a team of expert engineers to reach clear design goals
- Fluent in English language both oral and written
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
- Initiative and entrepreneurial attitude. Creative.
- Work in multicultural and highly complex environments and likes to innovate in product developments.
- Natural sense of leadership and good “spirit”: cooperation with others.
We Offer
An energizing working environment with an excellent design team active with cutting-edge technology, you will become part of NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI), the number one in RF portfolio. We also offer an excellent salary and benefits package and relocation support is provided if required.
Our people are the heart and soul of our business. Their talent enables NXP to continue providing Secure Connections for a Smarter World. Helping every employee to be the best that they can be is a core part of our philosophy. This means creating the right environment for individuals to flourish, with ample opportunities for career development.
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