Senior RF Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior RF Design Engineer

Role Summary

Work on the RF Semiconductors team in Wilmington, MA to design and develop RF products such as beamformers, up/down converters, detectors, switches, attenuators, filters, and amplifiers across various process and packaging technologies.

This senior engineering role operates with broad independence, contributes technically and as a project representative, and may mentor junior engineers while performing first-silicon evaluation, design verification, and cross-functional coordination.

Experience Level

Senior-level; typically requires 4+ years of relevant RF design experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Circuit design at the transistor level for RF blocks.
• Design evaluation, including first-silicon characterization and detailed analysis.
• Design and develop RF products across different process and packaging technologies.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues, developing recommendations within defined practices.
• Contribute to and, as needed, lead projects; represent the organization on cross-functional teams.
• Communicate results clearly through documentation and technical reports.
• Mentor and support the technical growth of junior engineers.
• Support RF test and characterization activities; required travel up to 10%.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes:

• Solid understanding of S-parameters, transmission line theory, and RF networks.
• Ability to design, simulate, and verify circuit performance at transistor and behavioral/architectural levels.
• Experience with Cadence and ADS design environments.
• Strong written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; organized and results-oriented.
• Ability to learn quickly, tolerate ambiguity, take calculated risks, and collaborate to deliver results.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with electromagnetic simulators such as EMPro and/or HFSS.
• Experience with RF test equipment and characterization.
• Prior project leadership experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field. M.S. preferred; Ph.D. is a plus. Equivalent practical experience is acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.