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SpaceX

RFIC Design Engineer (RFIC Engineering)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (RFIC ENGINEERING) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink ...

Qorvo, Inc.

Principal RFIC Design Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$148K - $192K/yr

We are looking for an ambitious, conscientious, and thorough Principal RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in Chelmsford, MA. You will work in a fast pace, highly co-operative environment ...

Qorvo, Inc.

Principal RFIC Design Engineer

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$148K - $192K/yr

We are looking for an ambitious, conscientious, and thorough Principal RFIC Design Engineer to join the Qorvo team in Chelmsford, MA. You will work in a fast pace, highly co-operative environment ...

SpaceX

RFIC Engineer (Starshield Silicon)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD SILICON) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and ...

Amazon

Sr. RFIC Design Engineer , Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

As Senior RFIC Design Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with an internal inter ...

Amazon

Sr. RFIC Design Engineer , Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

As Senior RFIC Design Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with an internal inter ...

SpaceX

Sr. RFIC Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$160K - $225K/yr

SR. RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use ...

SpaceX

RFIC Engineer (Starshield Silicon)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD SILICON) Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and ...

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for rfic design engineer in the United States is $50.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an RFIC Design Engineer?

As an RFIC Design Engineer, your typical day involves designing, simulating, and verifying radio frequency integrated circuits used in products such as wireless devices and communication systems. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow design engineers, layout teams, and testing engineers to ensure circuits meet required specifications and performance standards. Regular activities include schematic capture, layout reviews, analyzing simulation results, and participating in design reviews. This role often requires a balance between hands-on technical work and communication within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rfic Design Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an RFIC Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, expertise in RF circuit design, and experience with semiconductor technologies, typically supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, ADS, and knowledge of industry standards are essential, and certifications like IEEE or advanced degrees can be beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication are important soft skills for collaborating in cross-functional teams. These competencies ensure successful design and implementation of high-performance RF integrated circuits, which are critical to developing advanced wireless communication systems.

What is an RFIC Design Engineer job?

An RFIC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit) Design Engineer is responsible for designing, simulating, and testing RF circuits used in wireless communication systems. They work with technologies like CMOS, SiGe, and GaAs to develop components such as amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators. Their role involves circuit design, layout, electromagnetic simulations, and validation to ensure performance meets industry standards. RFIC Design Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system engineers and layout designers, to optimize performance and manufacturability.

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RFIC Design Engineer (New Graduate)

InnoPhase IoT

San Diego, CA

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Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated new graduates who are passionate about RFIC design, wireless systems, and semiconductor technology development.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the design and development of RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuits in advanced CMOS technologies
  • Support transistor-level design and simulation of RF front-end and analog building blocks such as LNAs, PAs, mixers, amplifiers, oscillators, bias circuits, filters, and clocking circuits
  • Perform circuit simulations, behavioral modeling, and performance analysis using Cadence, Matlab, and related tools
  • Assist with EM simulation, passive component modeling, packaging effects, ESD considerations, and supply isolation analysis
  • Collaborate with layout engineers and participate in post-layout verification and analysis
  • Work with system engineers to understand product requirements and derive circuit-level specifications
  • Support silicon bring-up, lab validation, characterization, debugging, and performance optimization using standard RF lab equipment
  • Collaborate with digital, firmware, and test engineering teams on system integration and production test development
  • Document design work and present technical results to the engineering team

Minimum Qualifications

  • MSEE or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Specialization or research focus in RFIC, analog, mixed-signal IC design, wireless communications, or related areas
  • Strong understanding of RF CMOS fundamentals and analog/mixed-signal circuit design principles
  • Familiarity with RF front-end circuits such as LNAs, mixers, PAs, oscillators, filters, PLL/LO generation, amplifiers, or bias circuits
  • Experience with circuit simulation and IC design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, EM simulators, Matlab, Verilog-A, or similar
  • Understanding of IC layout concepts, verification flow, and post-layout analysis
  • Knowledgeable in programming languages like Python and C++
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Internship or research experience in wireless transceiver or RFIC development
  • Exposure to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other wireless communication systems
  • Hands-on lab experience with RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, or oscilloscopes
  • Familiarity with RF system impairments and calibration techniques

Location

  • San Diego

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