Microwave Design Engineer – Passive Components and On-Chip/In-Package Antenna for Millimeter-Wave Applications

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The position in brief

Job title: Microwave Design Engineer

Workplace: Pavia (Italy) – Hybrid

Deadline: 14.05.2025

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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

Role

The Chips-IT Foundation seeks a Microwave Design Engineer researcher to develop advanced passive components and integrated antennas for millimeter-wave applications. Focus areas include on-chip and in-package antennas, waveguides, couplers, and launchers for compact, scalable phased-array transceivers. The work spans CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, hybrid, and 3D integration technologies, targeting next-gen 5G/6G networks, wireless sensors, and radar systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and development on passive components and printed/integrated antennas for RF and millimeter-wave circuits.
  • Design and simulate on-chip and in-package antennas, waveguides, splitters, couplers, and launchers at the sub-millimeter scale for chip, package, or PCB-level implementations.
  • Develop electromagnetic models and optimize designs using EM simulation tools.
  • Perform electromagnetic modeling of chip, package, and transitions to ensure efficient integration and optimal system-level performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for the integration of antennas and passive components into RFICs systems and advanced modules.
  • Experimentally validate the designed solutions through measurements in anechoic chambers and chip/package-level testing.
  • Supervise Master’s and PhD students, providing guidance on research projects and development in electromagnetic design.
  • Contribute to intellectual property protection through patents and publications in leading journals and conferences.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends in antenna and passive component design for RF and mmWave integrated circuits.

Required Qualifications

  • Master or PhD in electrical or electronic engineering or a related field, with a focus on electromagnetic design for RF/mmWave components.
  • Experience in designing on-chip or in-package antennas, passive components, and electromagnetic simulations.
  • Proficiency in CAD tools for EM simulations (Ansys HFSS, CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS Momentum).
  • Expertise in antenna and passive component measurement using high-frequency instrumentation (network and spectrum analyzers, anechoic chambers).
  • Familiarity with advanced silicon integration technologies is desirable (CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS, advanced packaging, AiP/AoC antennas).
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with an aptitude for solving complex problems in team working.
  • Determination in pursuing innovative solutions and developing new technologies.
  • Leadership skills and ability to adapt working in multidisciplinary teams.

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

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