RF GaN Design Engineer (2025 New College Graduate) at Global Foundries in Richardson, Texas

Job Description:

About GlobalFoundries


GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.



New College Graduates Overview:


We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.



Summary of Role:


GlobalFoundries is seeking an RF/mmWave IC Design Engineer to design Transmitter, Receiver and PLL sub-systems which include critical blocks such as PA, LNA, Switch, VCO, and Mixer circuits using leading edge IC technologies, including CMOS, SOI, FinFET, SiGe, and GaN. This effort involves identifying, designing, and demonstrating circuit and system architectures synergistic with GlobalFoundries RF/mmWave process technology and emerging market RFIC requirements. You will design while utilizing early release and production ready Process Design Kits (PDKs), technology and tool enablement. You will design product-relevant demonstration hardware achieving industry-leading performance that meets or surpasses competitive technology. You will also present your results to strategic foundry customers thereby accelerating their time-to-market on GlobalFoundries silicon.



Essential Responsibilities include:

• Develop state-of-the art Foundry Reference Designs for applications such as WiFi7, 5G/Cellular, SatComm, UWB, IoT and Automotive Radar. These will form the basis for RF/mmWave circuit, block and subsystem level designs for emerging radio transceiver requirements.
  
  

• Design, implement, and tape-out the relevant Foundry Reference design prototypes on internal test chips and MPWs that will highlight the unique features and capabilities of GlobalFoundries technologies such as CMOS, SOI, FinFET, SiGe, and GaN.
  
  

• Perform physical design of critical elements of circuitry, and/or work with physical design engineers to complete the physical design.
  
  

• Perform electrical verification and modifications to meet specifications.
  
  

• Characterize initial silicon and/or work with test engineers to demonstrate achievement of critical performance requirements.
  
  

• Analyze characterization data and document results for sharing.
  
  

• Collaborate with innovators at research institutions and universities to push the performance envelope in related fields and future applications of the GF differentiated technology.
  
  


• Travel - Up to 10%
  
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited degree program.
  
  

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.
  
  


• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal).
  
  

• Design experience with RF/Analog/mmWave circuits using nanometer scale IC design technologies.
  
  

• Prior experience with one or more CAD tools and frameworks from Keysight, and Cadence.
  
  

• Prior experience with one or more electromagnetic simulation tools such as EMX, HFSS, etc.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
  
  

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
  
  

• Project management skills - the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
  
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

• Strong planning & organizational skills
  
  

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Expected Salary Range

$63,500.00 - $142,000.00


The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.


If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.


An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.


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