Senior Radio Frequency ICs RFICs Design Research Engineer

Fondazione Chips IT
IT - lodi
May 2, 2025

Role

Are you a skilled IC designer ready to take on the technical challenges of future wireless systems? The Chips-IT Foundation seeks a Senior Research Engioneer with a strong background in RF and millimeter-wave IC design to lead cutting-edge development of phased array transceivers for applications in 6G, advanced radar, and sensing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead R&D activities on mmWave integrated circuits for phased arrays and radar systems.
Design and validate complex RF/mmWave building blocks and full transceivers in CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS.
Guide system-level integration with 3D and hybrid packaging approaches.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to innovation strategy.
Supervise Master's and PhD students in RFIC design topics.
Protect intellectual property and publish impactful research.
Track emerging trends to shape future research directions.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar, with specialization in RF/mmWave ICs.
Strong record on publications or patents, and demonstrated R&D achievements.
Deep knowledge of IC design and EM simulation tools (Cadence, Keysight,Mentor. ).
Hands-on experience with RF/mmWave measurements and lab instrumentation.
Knowledge of silicon processes and advanced packaging technologies (e. g. , 3D integration, SiGe BiCMOS, CMOS).
Leadership mindset, strong communication skills, and ability to mentor junior team members.
Visionary, independent thinker with a drive for technological excellence.

What we offer

Competitive compensation and contract type, to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience
Possibility to enter into a PhD conjugating your job with a research program that will grant you the PhD title.
Lunch tickets
Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
Structured growth path, with ongoing access to training and updates
Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
International environment
Hybrid work policy
Tax deductions: Candidates from abroad, comprising Italian citizens, who have carried scientific research activity abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a taxable income deduction up to 90% for a period of 6 to 13 years

About Fondazione Chips-IT

The Foundation 'Italian Center for the Design of Semiconductor Integrated Circuits,' also known as the Chips-IT Foundation, is a nonprofit research and technology organization under the supervision of the Ministries of Industry.

The Foundation is Italy's first RTO (Research and Technology Organization) vertically focused on semiconductor research and stands as a center of excellence in frontier research on semiconductor design, as well as a pivotal center of the Italian semiconductor ecosystem and expertise.

Missions of the Foundation:

promote the design and development of integrated circuits
strengthen the system of professional training in the field of microelectronics
ensure the establishment of a network of universities, research centers and enterprises that fosters innovation and technology transfer in the field

Disclaimer

No ranking list or list of suitable candidates will be prepared and published.

The Foundation reserves the right to:

a. extend or reopen the deadline of this notice;

b. revoke this notice;

c. not make any selection from among the applications submitted if they are deemed not to meet the functions set forth in the notice;

without any claims or rights being asserted by the interested parties.

Non verrà redatta e pubblicata alcuna graduatoria o elenco degli idonei.

La Fondazione si riserva la facoltà di:

a. prorogare o riaprire il termine di scadenza del presente avviso;

b. revocare il presente avviso;

c. non procedere ad alcuna scelta tra le candidature presentate, ove ritenute non rispondenti alle funzioni di cui all'avviso;

senza che gli interessati possano avanzare alcuna pretesa o diritto.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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