Principal RF Design Engineer, Limerick

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at and on and.

Position Overview
Analog Devices is looking for an intelligent and versatile Principal RFIC Design Engineer to work with our RF Semiconductors team, based in Limerick, Ireland. This role will drive RFIC product developments for various markets and will take a lead in solving complex technical problems as well as guiding technical direction across projects.

Context on the role
As a Principal RFIC Design Engineer, you will operate as a key technical contributor in a complex and critical environment. You’ll lead problem resolution with significant latitude, anticipate change, and redirect efforts as needed. You’ll act as a resource for colleagues with less experience by mentoring and providing technical direction, and you’ll influence effectively across and up/down the organization.

Job Duties

Integrated circuit design at transistor level for RF blocksTechnical leadership on ambiguous or high-impact design challenges, including defining approach, tradeoffs, and success criteriaDesign evaluation and silicon bring-up, including first-silicon characterization, root-cause analysis, and driving corrective iterationsDesign and development for RF products across various process and packaging technologiesDevelopment of methods and solutions, contributing to improved design approaches, models, or workflows where appropriateProject and cross-functional leadership, including clear technical communication to enable alignment across organizational linesDocumentation and communication, producing required reports and communicating results and recommendations clearlyMentorship, guiding the technical growth and professional behaviors of lower-level engineers through coaching and technical direction

Requirements

M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred) or equivalentTypically requires 7+ years relevant experienceSolid understanding of S-parameters, transmission line theory, and RF networksDemonstrated ability to innovate, design, simulate, and verify circuit performance at transistor level and behavioral/architectural level, with strong RF fundamentalsExperience in circuit design environments such as Cadence and ADSSkills in electromagnetic simulators such as EMPro and/or HFSS (plus)Experience with test equipment and RF characterization (plus)Strong technical judgment and ability to develop resolutions to complex problems involving in-depth analysis and variable factorsMotivated, results-oriented, and organized, with strong writing, presentation, and communication skillsWillingness and ability to learn new topics quickly, take calculated risks, and operate effectively with ambiguityAbility to influence and promote teamwork and technical excellence within and beyond the immediate organization

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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/Days