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Sr. Design Automation Engineer

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Sr. Design Automation Engineer (RF/EM Automation & Methodology)Description

We are looking for an RF/EM Automation & Methodology Engineer to develop next-generation automation solutions for RF verification, electromagnetic analysis, and high-frequency design signoff.

This role combines RF engineering expertise with software and workflow development, enabling scalable and efficient EM simulation methodologies across advanced wireless, connectivity, and RFIC products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop automated RF and EM verification flows using industry-leading EDA platforms.
  • Build methodology solutions around Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR/MWO, Cadence EMX, Nexus and RF simulation environments
  • Perform die-level EM analysis—parasitic extraction, EM simulation, and correlation with measured data where available
  • Build and apply thermal models, run static and dynamic thermal analysis and support thermal signoff criteria
  • Automate RF extraction, simulation, post-processing, and result correlation workflows.
  • Develop tools for, S-parameter analysis, RF performance validation, Passive modeling, EM signoff
  • Create dashboards, regression frameworks, and reusable automation infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with RF designers, foundries, and PDK teams.
  • Support customer deployments and methodology adoption.
  • Provide world-class user support and establish a gold-standard of driving customer success

Required Experience and Skills

  • M.Tech/M.E./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of experience in RF methodology, RF CAD, EM analysis, or EDA applications engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with ADS, AWR/MWO, EMX or equivalent EM tools
  • Strong understanding of Electromagnetic fundamentals, S-parameters, RF layout effects and RF modeling
  • Strong programming skills in Python plus SKILL, Tcl, or Perl.
  • Experience developing automation frameworks and engineering workflows.
  • Strong experience working with design data management and revision control systems like Perforce, DesignSync, Git etc.

Desired Experience and Skills

  • Experience in GaAs, SiGe HBT, RF CMOS, or RF front-end technologies.
  • Knowledge of BAW/SAW filters.

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