Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

Title: Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

Company:  Samsung Research America

Lab:  Standards and 5G Mobility Innovation Team

Location:  Plano, TX

Lab Summary:  The Standards & 5G Mobility Innovation team is committed to developing technologies that enable ubiquitous access to information and provide immersive multimedia experiences for mobility users.  Our research focuses on:

• Wireless standards and technology including 5G, LTE-A, IoT
• RF & fast prototyping of 5G wireless systems
• Multimedia standards and technology including VR, HDR, All-IP delivery

Position Summary:  We are looking for a mixed-signal IC design engineer for building the next-generation communication transceivers. This is a team working on the-state-of-the-art prototypes and communication system. Please join us if you are self-motivated and love challenges. At Samsung R&D in Plano, Texas, your work will have an impact on the next-generation mobile technologies

 Responsibilities Include:

• Design new IC such as high-speed ADC, PLL or other mixed-signal blocks
• Design, layout and post-layout verification of related blocks
• Optimize circuit to meet the specifications for system performance
• Work closely with the module and system team to make the specs
• Validate performance of circuits, modules, and systems using standard test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, VSA...
• Prepare the design and measurement documents

Qualifications:

• MSEE with 5+years or Ph.D. with 1+years of mixed-signal design experience is preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Successful tape-out experience on the mixed-signal/RF IC in CMOS (below 65nm) such as high speed pipeline ADC, SAR ADC, equalizer, PLL and RF frond end.
• Solid understanding of the mixed-signal blocks and its related simulation techniques such as noise and loop stability.
• Solid understanding of RF circuits design fundamentals and RF communication architectures.
• Proficient using Cadence and Verilog AMS.
• Experience with HFSS and Momentum will help.
• Experience in building the measurement test bench for the blocks and top level circuits.
• Hands on experience using test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, VSA).
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work as a great teammate is a huge plus.