Senior Staff Engineer, Cellular RF Systems Architecture San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Advancing the World's Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You'll Do

At Samsung Semiconductor Inc, we are always working on innovating for the next-generation wireless mobile platform architecture. As we grow our business in the wireless mobile applications, we're looking for a talented RF system architect with strong technical background and hands-on experience in RF systems or RFIC engineering to join us to craft our next-generation wireless mobile platform solution. You'll have the unique opportunity to define "best-in-class" RFFE and RFIC architecture, bring new RF concepts and features to the platform, and optimize overall platform RF performance, with emphasis on emerging 6G RF-modem system applications.

We value your relevant industrial experience in cellular (2G/3G/4G LTE and 5G ) applications. You will work closely with RFFE vendors, internal RFIC and Modem systems teams to develop SOC and platform architecture, define key RFIC and RFFE specifications, and RF-modem algorithm requirements for next-generation wireless mobile platform solution. Come join us, bring your passion and dedication to innovate and deliver products which enrich people's lives!

Location:

Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office/headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Job

• Define next-generation cellular RF-Modem system architecture for emerging 6G applications using system level analysis tools such as:
  Excel, MATLAB, Python, and/or System Vue.
• Collaborate with RFFE partners and RFIC design team to define SOC RF specifications and drive differentiation in the RF transceiver sub-system definition.
• Collaborate with RF/Modem systems algorithm teams on cellular SOC RF calibration requirements, RF impairments compensation techniques, Tx linearization, Rx self-interference cancellation, Rx automatic gain control (AGC) and related optimizations.

What You Bring

• Bachelors with 15+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 13+ years or PhD with 10+ years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• MS in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on RF circuits and systems, Applied EM, Microwave engineering, Digital Signal Processing, and/or Communication Systems;
  PhD is preferred.
• 5+ years in RF systems engineering experience, with expertise in 'RF-to-modem' system architecture design.
• Ability to co-work and succeed in a multi-functional and multi-national work environment with confidence to present comfortably to technical audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of 5G /FR2/FR3 cellular radio standards and carrier requirements
• Experience in RFIC design with a strong understanding of RF systems and a keen interest in the field.
• Experience in defining cellular receiver architecture for CA-rich applications with various receiver desense mitigation mechanisms considered
• Strong knowledge of RF systems design concepts, advanced transceiver architecture, and modem dependent issues
• Experience in translating standards or customer's requirements into RF system specifications, RFFE/RFIC architecture implications and platform design optimization
• Hands-on experience in RF system lineup modeling and analyzing RF-Modem system KPIs
• Hands-on experience in receiver AGC design and optimization
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Sound knowledge of communication systems theory and digital signal processing principles and applications.
• You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build…