DMTS - Analog & RF Design

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We are looking for an mmWave / RF System Architect to define the architecture of our next-generation RF and millimeter-wave products. You will turn product use cases into system requirements and performance budgets, then break them down into subsystem and block-level specifications.

The role spans the full signal chain — antennas, RF front-end, frequency generation, data conversion and calibration — for applications such as radar sensing, 5G/6G FR2, Wi‑Fi, satellite and point‑to‑point links. You will own key tradeoffs, guide design and validation teams, and shape the RF technology roadmap.

• Convert product use cases and customer needs into measurable system requirements and
  performance budgets.
• Define and maintain the RF/mmWave system architecture across antenna, RF front‑end, frequency generation, mixed‑signal and digital interfaces.
• Break the system into subsystems with clear block‑level specs (NF, gain, linearity/IIP3, output power, phase noise, efficiency).
• Run TX/RX cascade analyses, link budgets and frequency plans; own the tradeoffs across performance, power, cost and area.

• Guide design teams on LNAs, PAs, mixers, VCOs, synthesizers, beamformers and transceivers at K‑band through W‑band.
• Define frequency‑generation and LO‑distribution architecture, including low phase‑noise PLLs and wideband waveforms (e.g., FMCW chirps or modulated carriers).
• Partner with antenna and packaging engineers on phased arrays, beamforming/beam steering, antenna‑in‑package (AiP) and EM/signal‑integrity effects.

• Define calibration strategies and algorithms (e.g., LO leakage, IQ imbalance, gain/phase alignment) and built‑in self‑test or monitoring.
• Set verification and validation strategy with test teams: modeling, simulation, lab characterization and field data.
• Drive silicon or module bring‑up, debug and correlation between models and measurements through production.

• Serve as the technical lead in design reviews and roadmap planning.
• Work across hardware, firmware, algorithms, applications and manufacturing; engage customers, foundries and vendors.
• Evaluate emerging RF technologies and contribute to patents, publications and standards where relevant.
• Mentor engineers and set architecture best practices.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field; M.S. strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of RF/microwave or mmWave system or IC design experience, including 7+ years in a lead or architect role.
• Delivered at least one RF or mmWave product (IC, module or radio) from concept through production.
• Strong grounding in RF system design: cascade analysis, link budgets, noise, linearity and phase noise.
• Working knowledge of front‑end building blocks (LNA, PA, mixer, VCO/PLL, filters) and how block specs roll up to system performance.
• Understanding of MIMO, phased arrays and beamforming.
• Hands‑on lab experience with spectrum and signal analyzers, network analyzers (S‑parameters) and phase‑noise measurement.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for modeling and data analysis.
• Clear technical communicator who can lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority.