Senior Staff Engineer, Cellular RF Systems Architecture

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What Youll Do

At Samsung Semiconductor Inc we are always working on innovating for the next-generation wireless mobile platform architecture. As we grow our business in the wireless mobile applications were looking for a talented RF system architect with strong technical background and hands-on experience in RF systems or RFIC engineering to join us to craft our next-generation wireless mobile platform solution. Youll have the unique opportunity to define best-in-class RFFE and RFIC architecture bring new RF concepts and features to the platform and optimize overall platform RF performance with emphasis on emerging 6G RF-modem system applications. We value your relevant industrial experience in cellular (2G/3G/4G LTE and 5G NR) applications. You will work closely with RFFE vendors internal RFIC and Modem systems teams to develop SOC and platform architecture define key RFIC and RFFE specifications and RF-modem algorithm requirements for next-generation wireless mobile platform solution. Come join us bring your passion and dedication to innovate and deliver products which enrich peoples lives!

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office/headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Job ID: 42646

• Define next-generation cellular RF-Modem system architecture for emerging 6G applications using system level analysis tools such as: Excel MATLAB Python and/or SystemVue.
• Collaborate with RFFE partners and RFIC design team to define SOC RF specifications and drive differentiation in the RF transceiver sub-system definition.
• Collaborate with RF/Modem systems algorithm teams on cellular SOC RF calibration requirements RF impairments compensation techniques Tx linearization Rx self-interference cancellation Rx automatic gain control (AGC) and related optimizations.

What You Bring

• Bachelors with 15 years of relevant industry experience or Masters with 13 years or PhD with 10 years in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field preferred.
• MS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on RF circuits and systems Applied EM Microwave engineering Digital Signal Processing and/or Communication Systems; PhD is preferred.
• 5 years in RF systems engineering experience with expertise in RF-to-modem system architecture design.
• Ability to co-work and succeed in a multi-functional and multi-national work environment with confidence to present comfortably to technical audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of 5G NR FR1/FR2/FR3 cellular radio standards and carrier requirements
• Experience in RFIC design with a strong understanding of RF systems and a keen interest in the field.
• Experience in defining cellular receiver architecture for CA-rich applications with various receiver desense mitigation mechanisms considered
• Strong knowledge of RF systems design concepts advanced transceiver architecture and modem dependent issues
• Experience in translating standards or customers requirements into RF system specifications RFFE/RFIC architecture implications and platform design optimization
• Hands-on experience in RF system lineup modeling and analyzing RF-Modem system KPIs
• Hands-on experience in receiver AGC design and optimization
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Sound knowledge of communication systems theory and digital signal processing principles and applications.
• Youre inclusive adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience seeking data to help build understanding.
• Youre collaborative building relationships humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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