Senior RFIC Design Engineer

Kyocera International, Inc. has an opening for a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer in San Diego, California.  If you have the experience noted below and want to work with an innovative team and great company, apply today! Kyocera International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics, semiconductor components and other products which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, industrial and semiconductor.  

• Competitive pay based on experience and an annual bonus program for all employees.
• Flexible work schedules
• 3 weeks of accrued vacation the first year, higher levels based on years with the company.
• No cap on vacation accruals – employees can cash our or save with no limit.
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility – with company match
• Pension Program (100% paid by employer)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous paid “Sick time” for managing the unexpected and caring for your family.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family with no wait period
• Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance benefit
• Various wellness benefits including reimbursement for massages and many of our work locations have on-site gyms!

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smart phones to space shuttles!  We have a long tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!) and a strong company mission. We also have a wonderful and robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply working experience with mmWave circuit design including amplifier, mixer, filter, phase shifter, LNA, power amplifier, VCO, and PLL. Perform optimization, PVT analysis, and temperature compensation, mirroring bias and replicate bias circuit.
• Perform IC floor planning and layout including packaging models and evaluation of external needs. Perform LVS and DRC.
• Designs and tests supporting circuits and defines the architecture, design, simulation, layout, and extracted simulation. Characterizes and analyzes performance.
• Share knowledge of product characterization, test plan, and test automation. Assist as needed in development of automated test lab equipment for measurements.
• Responsible for providing RFIC solutions for integration into SoC and carry it through mass production for KII products.
• CAD tools: Cadence virtuoso, EMX, Mentor Graphics, Matlab, ADS and other simulation tool.
• Apply wide variety of testing and root cause analysis tools. Consult on RF/analog issues across KII.
• Confers with the experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative product solutions, utilizing knowledge and experience in a broad range of analog and radio-frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) designs.
• Collaborates with digital design, and chip implementation teams and third-party suppliers to define analog and digital boundary requirements for circuit calibration, clock generation, and timing and to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and optimization.
• Focuses on creating the most power-optimized solution for a given system performance.
• Work with technology team on process selection for the target devices and act as a subject matter expert.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• MS or PhD in electrical engineering with emphasis on IC Circuit and RF/Microwave circuits and design
• 8 years’ industrial experience in IC related design
• Extensive knowledge of RF transceiver architecture and integration
• In-depth experience with Cadence Spectra, EMX, Virtuoso, Mentor Graphics Calibre and capable of create and modifying EM structure
• Drug and background check required.
• Communicate effectively in English to internal and external customers

Salary range: $136,000 - $213,333

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.

This position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
 
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc.’s Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.