Lab Summary: The Standards & 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/6G, Wi-Fi, FiRa/UWB, MPEG, AOM, CSA Matter, CSA ACWG, CCC, etc.
- RF & fast prototyping of 5G and IEEE 802 wireless systems and/or use cases
- Multimedia standards and technology including VR, HDR, All-IP delivery
- IoT standards and Smart Home connectivity/sensing technology
Position Summary: Power management IC design engineer will join the effort to develop the-state-of-the-art envelope tracking IC for next generation of mobile broadband technology in Samsung R&D organization in Plano, Texas. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with strong IC design/research skills as well as interests in communication systems background.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design, simulate and layout of high-performance power converter ICs including DC-DC converter for wideband envelope tracking power amplifier.
- Conduct feasibility study with transistor and behavior-level simulation.
- Document the results toward final review.
- Validate performance of circuits, modules, and systems using standard test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and VSA.
Required Skills:
- MS / PhD in EE/ ECE or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- The preferred candidate will have 3+ years of experience in power management IC design
- Solid understanding of analog and power IC design fundamentals and DC-DC converter architectures
- Design experience in DC-DC converters building blocks like hysteretic comparators, bandgap, opamp and switched-cap circuits
- Experience using GaN or BCD process is a plus
- Proficient using Cadence and ADS. Experience in Verilog A modelling is a plus
- Hands on experience using PMIC test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, VSA etc.)
- Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills
Additional Information
Essential Job Functions
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
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