RF Analog IC Designer at NXP Semiconductors in Chandler, Arizona

Job Description:

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables secure connections for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 29,000 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $8.61 billion in 2020.

NXP’s Wireless Connectivity

As a technology leader, NXP is re-imagining how we connect and interact with our advanced portfolio of wireless solutions. Our in-house experts build on decades of leadership in RF technology to not only guide the ongoing expansion of wireless, but also innovate across the entirety of the wireless spectrum. From such short range technologies like NFC and Ultra-Wideband, to Wi-Fi 6 and 5G, the NXP team is driving global market adoption of these cutting-edge technologies. When combined with the processing power of the EdgeVerse platform, NXP is uniquely positioned to enable smart connected devices for IoT, industrial, auto and communication infrastructure applications—making lives easier, safer, and more convenient.

Joining the NXP Wireless Connectivity team means you will have unparalleled opportunities to develop the best-in-class products with the latest IEEE standards in advanced processing nodes; it means you will work with a group of passionate and talented engineers to tackle the most crucial tasks leading the next-generation of innovations including Wi-Fi 7 technologies.

NXP’s Wireless Connectivity team has an open and inclusive work environment that promotes excellence, innovation, collaboration, and integrity. An expanding business comes with tremendous career opportunities which will challenge and grow your talents. If you are ready to start the next chapter of your career in the wireless area, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to join a world leader in this technology.

Purpose of the job

The RF BB IC Designer is part of a multifunctional team including RF IC architects, Design Engineers, Validation Engineers, Test-Product Engineers and Project leaders. The capabilities in the team enable innovation and product development of RF IC products from roadmap request up to full market release. The team is mainly working on WiFi, UWB and NFC IC products. Position is based in Chandler, Arizona. The projects are executed in close cooperation with other Product Creation Centers in France (EU), San Jose and Irvine (USA). The RF BB Designer is responsible for the design work for a new product development. He/She likes to work in multicultural and highly complex environments and likes to innovate in product developments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of innovative baseband designs ranging from TIA, Baseband filters, ADCs, DACs, peak detectors for RF WIFI, UWB, NFC lineups and chips.


• Bring ideas for RF Baseband (RFBB) circuit design concepts, perform initial RFBB simulations to select optimal design concepts for given circuit block(s).


• Circuit design and design implementation to meet the block specification requirements.


• Give guidance to other design and layout engineers on block interaction to optimize overall system performance.


• Responsible for design simulations to validate product performance using design kit models.


• Participate in design reviews and reporting. Follow NXP’s design methodology.


• Participate and support validation of products and specific designs.

Your Profile:

• At least 15 years’ experience in RF Baseband IC design, with significant experience in baseband designs such as TIA, Baseband filters, ADCs and DACs.


• Broad knowledge of RF lineups requirements and specifications.


• Experience with relevant CAD tools (Cadence) and IC design methodology.


• Good knowledge of VerilogAMS coding and general principles of verification is a plus.


• Experience using of Matlab or equivalent tool during design phase is a plus.


• Good understanding of semiconductor physics.


• Structured IC design methodology covering specification, implementation, design and test.


• Driven to achieve success and able to participate in a team of expert engineers to reach clear design goal.


• Able to drive technical decisions in a team based on facts and data in order to meet customer committed timelines.


• Fluent in English language both oral and written. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.


• Initiative and entrepreneurial attitude. Creative.


• Ability to travel globally.

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.