Auto req ID 16066BR
Job Posting Title Engineer, Principal - Hardware Development
Business Unit Mobile and Wireless Group
Job Description Broadcom's WLAN product family offers the broadest line of Wi-Fi integrated circuits in the industry for system designs ranging from PC and consumer devices to access points and routers. Broadcom's WLAN 802.11n, 802.11a and 802.11b/g solutions enable manufacturers to build Wi-Fi products with the performance, interoperability, security and ease-of-use that consumers and businesses demand. Broadcom's WLAN solutions can be found in leading brands of Wi-Fi gear such as Apple, Belkin, Buffalo, Dell, eMachines, Gateway, HP, Linksys/Cisco, and Motorola.

The Broadcom Wireless LAN Group has developed products enabling wireless functionality in video game consoles like Nintendo Wii; consumer devices like the Apple AirPort base station and routers from companies such as Linksys, Netgear, Buffalo; WiFi phones from vendors such as Linksys and Dlink; and laptops and desktops from companies such as Apple, Dell, HP and others.

Broadcom is now setting up to explode out into the media consumer market.

Want to be part of the next big wave, where every device in the home can talk to each other?

Responsibilities consist of two key tasks (1) define/validate RF front-end modules (FEM) for WLAN products and (2) bring up reference designs for high volume wireless networking products.

1. Define technical specs and validate highly integrated RF front-end modules for WLAN products
a. Collaborate with various internal groups such as system architecture group, radio group and marketing group for next generation products.
b. Interface with external vendors by attending weekly meetings, following up and updating vendor requirements.
c. Perform RF measurements to characterize highly integrated FEMs and generate reports.
2. Bring up the reference platforms for high volume wireless networking products.
a. Conduct extensive laboratory testing, characterize, and trouble-shoot prototype boards to solve challenging RF issues interfacing across multiple disciplines (e.g. system, radio, and board engineers to optimize RF performance).
b. Supervise PCB layout engineers on critical RF layouts and lab technicians on rework.

Job Requirements
BSEE or equivalent required; MSEE preferred and 5 plus years of RF components or systems design/ development experience. New Ph. D with sufficient experience in relevant course work and projects will be considered.
The following skills/experience are required:
o Solid understanding of RF front-end module (FEM) and RF system architecture, components, and specifications.
o Hands-on experience with high frequency measurement equipment (including, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector signal generator/analyzer, power meter).
o Solid board level debugging skills and ability to oversee the PCB layout process.
The following skills/experience are strongly desired:
o Strong understanding of individual RF component performance as well as its interaction at system level.
o Working knowledge on transmission line theory, RF transmitter and receiver components, and EM knowledge.
o 2.5D and 3D EM simulation (ADS, HFSS, etc) experience and regulatory knowledge preferred. Previous RFIC and RF FEM development and bring up experience are also a plus.
o Working knowledge of wireless LAN protocols.
Job Requirements BSEE or equivalent required; MSEE preferred and 5 plus years of RF components or systems design/ development experience. New Ph. D with sufficient experience in relevant course work and projects will be considered.
The following skills/experience are required:
o Solid understanding of RF front-end module (FEM) and RF system architecture, components, and specifications.
o Hands-on experience with high frequency measurement equipment (including, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, vector signal generator/analyzer, power meter).
o Solid board level debugging skills and ability to oversee the PCB layout process.
The following skills/experience are strongly desired:
o Strong understanding of individual RF component performance as well as its interaction at system level.
o Working knowledge on transmission line theory, RF transmitter and receiver components, and EM knowledge.
o 2.5D and 3D EM simulation (ADS, HFSS, etc) experience and regulatory knowledge preferred. Previous RFIC and RF FEM development and bring up experience are also a plus.
o Working knowledge of wireless LAN protocols.
Country United States
State/Province California
City/Town Sunnyvale
Shift Not Applicable
Percent of Travel Required 5% - 10%
Function Engineering
Discipline Hardware Development