Senior RFIC Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior RFIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Join the RF Semiconductors team in Istanbul to design RFICs for products such as beamformers, up/down converters, detectors, switches, attenuators, filters, and amplifiers. The role focuses on transistor-level IC design, product development across processes and packaging, and cross-functional project contributions.

Experience Level

Senior; typically requires 4+ years of relevant RFIC design experience.

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities include:

• Transistor-level integrated circuit design for RF blocks.
• Design evaluation including first-silicon characterization and detailed analysis.
• Develop RF products across different process and packaging technologies.
• Analyze and resolve design issues; recommend corrective approaches.
• Contribute to and, when needed, lead project activities.
• Communicate results with cross-functional teams and external contacts.
• Prepare design documentation and technical reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes:

• Solid understanding of S-parameters, transmission-line theory, and RF networks.
• Ability to design, simulate, and verify circuits at transistor and behavioral/architectural levels with strong RF fundamentals.
• Experience with Cadence toolflow and Keysight ADS (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with EM simulators (EMPro or HFSS) considered a plus.
• Experience with RF test equipment and characterization is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; organized and results-oriented.
• Willingness to learn quickly, take calculated risks, and operate with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Willingness and ability to travel ~10%.

Education Requirements

Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. preferred and Ph.D. is a plus. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.

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.