Join our Optical Networks Business Division and contribute to the design of cutting-edge high-speed drivers, TIAs, and control systems for optical communication applications! As a Senior RFIC Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the architecture definition, design, layout, and qualification of electronic circuits co-designed with photonic integrated circuits for specific high-speed communication products. We offer a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside talented engineers to develop innovative solutions. Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of optical communication!
Responsibilities- Contribute to the architecture definition, design, layout, and qualification of electronic circuits.
- Co-design electronic circuits with photonic integrated circuits.
- Design high-speed drivers, TIAs, and control systems for optical communication applications.
- Target specific high-speed communication products.
You have:
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical work experience.
- Background in high-speed analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design, with fundamental concepts such as: circuit nose and linearity, linear amplifiers, low noise linear TIAs, AGC circuits, linear equilizers.
- Experience in testing and debugging analog and mixed signal high-speed ICs as well as experience with physical design and verification (passive component design using industry-standard tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and HFSS, EMX).
It would be nice if you also had:
- Familiarity with CMOS design and manufacturing; knowledge of SiGe and BiCMOS.
- Experience with silicon photonics and/or optical communications.
- Publications and a record of innovation.
- Familiarity with digital flow (synthesis, static timing, place and route), particularly in the context of state machines for mixed-signal control systems.
- Background in wireline communication and equalization; familiarity with SerDes, CDR, PLL, ADC, and/or DAC
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
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