Senior RF Design Engineer at Semtech

Neuchatel, Neuchatel, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, IoTIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering (PhD preferred)
7+ years’ experience in the semiconductor industry (12+ years for PhD-qualified candidates)
Proven expertise in LNAs, mixers, filters
Proven expertise in power amplifiers (sub-GHz and 2.4GHz)
Proven expertise in matching network development for Rx/Tx
Experience with EM simulation tools (HFSS, EMX)
Strong grasp of system-level interactions between RF blocks in advanced radio chips
Innovative, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player
Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus)

Responsibilities

Drive the design, simulation, and optimization of RF front ends (approx. 40%)
Participate in RF architecture definition for receivers, transmitters, frequency synthesizers, and building blocks such as LNAs, mixers, filters, PAs, and VCOs
Extract S-parameter models for packages and PCBs (approx. 15%)
Develop and optimize matching networks to comply with multiple regional regulations (approx. 15%)
Simulate and measure radio performance and compliance (approx. 30%)
Optimize application PCBs to ensure robust performance
Contribute at both the block and system level, shaping advanced RF technologies from concept through to product

Skills

CMOS IC design

RF system architecture

LNAs

mixers

filters

PAs

VCOs

S-parameters

matching networks

HFSS

EMX

Semtech

High-performance semiconductors and IoT solutions

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation focuses on high-performance semiconductors, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity services. Its products include the XR60 5G Router Solution for reliable networking and LoRa technology for efficient IoT applications that support decarbonization. The BlueRiver platform enables the transmission of high-quality video over Ethernet, catering to the audiovisual industry. Semtech aims to provide advanced solutions that enhance connectivity and sustainability across various sectors.

Camarillo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1960Year Founded

$557MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Hardware, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Cisco and Huawei in the IoT market.

Semiconductor industry talent shortage may impact Semtech's innovation capabilities.

Rising raw material costs could squeeze Semtech's profit margins.

Differentiation

Semtech's LoRa technology aids global decarbonization through efficient IoT applications.

The BlueRiver platform enables zero-latency Ultra HD 4K HDR video over Ethernet.

Semtech's XR60 5G Router Solution offers robust 5G and Wi-Fi 6 performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for IoT solutions in elder care boosts Semtech's healthcare market potential.

Financial institutions' investments indicate strong market confidence in Semtech's growth.

Partnership with Nvidia enhances Semtech's position in high-performance computing.

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