Senior Scientist for RF/mmW Power Amplifiers (f/m/d)

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design RF power amplifiers for 5G applications
• Translate system level specifications into design requirements from concept to physical implementation
• Characterize RF/mmW ICs in detail to validate all the features and performance specifications

YOUR PROFILE

• Master‘s degree with 8+ years experience in related area of expertise or PhD with 5+ years of experience
• Extensive design experience with RF/mmW power amplifiers (Doherty amplifiers, Chireix/outphasing amplifiers), power transistors, driver amplifiers, hybrid-based components
• Design experience with modern DPD systems to characterize and optimize Doherty power amplifiers (AM-AM, AM-PM distortion) and transistor designs
• Expert understanding of microwave measurements and calibration methods: S-parameters, PAE, drain efficiency, source/load pull, EVM, ACP, linearity and distortion
• Experience with EDA software (Cadence, Keysight, Mentor, Ansys)
• Project experience in using advance CMOS nodes (FDSOI experience a plus, SiGe, GaN)

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SAL

• Start of your employment: as soon as possible
• This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group F (F1 salary = EUR 3.930, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum salary of EUR 65.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus). 
• Home office possible
• € 4.- /day food allowance in restaurants / € 2.- /day in supermarkets
• Family- & kids-friendly
• Free coffee/milk/tea

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ABOUT US

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronic Based Systems (EBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire EBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, RF (radiofrequency) systems, system integration and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2023. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2023. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

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