CLAWS III-N RF Integration Engineer
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC
We are seeking a highly skilled RF Integration Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation RF semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in semiconductor process integration, device and amplifier design, electrical characterization, and device simulation.
Key Responsibilities
- RF Device Design and Development (30%)
- Design and optimize GaN RF devices including discrete HEMTs, passive elements, and MMICs.
- Establish a flexible PDK defining the CLAWS RF technologies.
- Utilize TCAD simulation (e.g., Synopsys, Silvaco, etc.) for process and device modeling, electrical characteristics prediction, and performance enhancement.
- Develop and refine device layouts for wafer fabrication, ensuring manufacturability and reliability.
- Process Integration and Fabrication (30%)
- Be responsible for process development and integration enabling the fabrication of GaN devices leveraging NCSU’s nanofabrication facilities.
- Establish hands-on proficiency in relevant fabrication methods, including lithography, metal and dielectric deposition, etching, wafer dicing, and others as needed.
- Characterization and Reliability Testing (20%)
- Define and execute device on-wafer and packaged device characterization plans that include DC, small signal RF, load-pull tests.
- Utilize model extraction tools (e.g., IC-CAP) to generate compact models and from electrical test data.
- Leverage failure analysis and characterization methods to support process development and integration.
- Analyze reliability metrics to assess long-term device stability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)
- Work with process engineers and R&D partners to drive technology improvements.
- Collaborate with circuit designers, applications engineers, and product development teams to translate device-level improvements into system-level advantages.
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