Principal GaN PA Design Engineer

2 giorni fa

Milano, Lombardia, Italia IC Resources A tempo pieno

I'm working with a major multinational research centre in Milan that is expanding its high-performance RF/microwave team. They're looking for a Principal GaN PA Design Engineer to drive next-generation Gallium Nitride power amplifier development across cellular, base-station and emerging satellite systems. This is a senior technical role within a well-funded organisation heavily invested in advanced RF, mmWave and device-level innovation.

As a Principal GaN PA Design Engineer, You Will

  • Lead transistor-level GaN PA design, simulation and optimisation for high-power, high-efficiency applications
  • Investigate new GaN device technologies, materials and architectures to push performance limits
  • Perform chip-level trade-off analysis (link budgets, die size, modulation impacts, device behaviour)
  • Develop and execute test plans, validating designs through lab and field measurements
  • Contribute to patents, technical papers and new research directions within the RF/microwave domain
  • Stay aligned with the latest advances in GaN PA technology, RFIC development and mmWave front-ends

What You'll Need

  • MSc or PhD in Microwave Engineering, Physics, or similar
  • Strong experience designing Gallium Nitride power amplifiers at device and circuit level
  • Proficiency with tools such as ADS, HFSS, Cadence, etc.
  • Understanding of transistor behaviour, device failure mechanisms and PA theory
  • Hands-on experience with chip measurement, validation and troubleshooting
  • Solid grounding in wireless communication systems and electromagnetic theory

Nice To Have

  • Experience taking GaN PA products from concept to product-level design
  • Published papers or patents in GaN PA, RFIC, mmWave or related areas

Environment & Focus Areas
The research centre is heavily involved in advanced microwave/mmWave work (E-Band, W-Band, D-Band), antenna technologies, optical/RF front-end integration, active phased arrays and next-generation system architectures. You'd join a multidisciplinary team operating at the cutting edge of RF, EM, silicon photonics and high-frequency ICs.

What's On Offer
A long-term career within a globally recognised technology organisation, competitive compensation, and strong opportunities for professional development across Europe and internationally.

  • Evaluation and Design of GaN-Based Gate Driver Architectures for High-Efficiency Inverter Modules

    1 settimana fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia NXP Semiconductors A tempo pieno

    Purpose and ObjectivesThe primary goal of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility and advantages of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology as a key component in inverter modules, compared to existing solutions such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) .The work will be divided into three main phases :Phase 1:...

  • Evaluation and Design of GaN-Based Gate Driver Architectures for High-Efficiency Inverter Modules

    1 settimana fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia NXP Semiconductors A tempo pieno

    Purpose and ObjectivesThe primary goal of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility and advantages of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology as a key component in inverter modules, compared to existing solutions such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs).The work will be divided into three main phases:Phase 1:...

  • Automation Engineer

    5 ore fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Top-engineer A tempo pieno

    Top Engineer è una società di consulenza specializzata in progettazione elettronica, meccanica e software. Collaboriamo con grandi realtà industriali, offrendo competenze tecniche avanzate e supporto nello sviluppo e nell'ottimizzazione di progetti ad alto contenuto tecnologico.Stiamo cercando per il nostro prestigioso cliente Leonardo US Automation,...

  • Ingegnere dei sistemi RF

    2 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Top-engineer A tempo pieno

    Top Engineerè una società di consulenza specializzata in progettazione elettronica, meccanica e software. Collaboriamo con grandi realtà industriali, offrendo competenze tecniche avanzate e supporto nello sviluppo e nell'ottimizzazione di progetti ad alto contenuto tecnologico.Stiamo cercando per un nostro prestigioso cliente, unRF System Engineerda...

  • Principal Digital Verification Engineer

    7 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia NXP Semiconductors A tempo pieno

    Role OverviewAs a Principal Digital Verification Engineer, you will lead the pre-silicon verification of complex IP blocks, subsystems, or SoCs for automotive and industrial applications, with a strong focus on electrification solutions. In addition to defining verification strategies and developing advanced test environments, you will coordinate and mentor...

  • ASIC Design Centre Manager – Silicon-Photnics

    1 settimana fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia IC Resources A tempo pieno

    My client is looking to recruit a new ASIC Design Centre Manager in Q1 2026 – in the city of Bergamo, located less than an hour from Milan.The company is well funded, rapidly growing, and has ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond, for their cutting edge Silicon-Photonics chips – targeting the AI / DC market.The position will be responsible for building and...

  • Principal Systems Engineer

    2 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Allegro MicroSystems A tempo pieno

    The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and...

  • Electronic Design Engineer

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia AYES - Management & Technology Consulting A tempo pieno

    AYES, multinazionale di consulenza ingegneristica e tecnologica, è alla ricerca di unElectronic Design Engineerda inserire nelTechnology Teamper lo sviluppo disistemi ed equipaggiamenti elettronici per la difesa.AYES opera a livello globale, offrendo soluzioni avanzate e progetti innovativi nei settoriAutomotive, Aerospazio e Difesa, Ferroviario, Energia,...

  • System Design Engineer

    2 settimane fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia Morson Projects A tempo pieno

    Morson Projects, società di Technical Recruitment e servizi ingegneristici off-load del gruppo Morson, collabora con aziende del settore avionico, aeronautico, aerospaziale, automotive, ferroviario, meccatronico ed ICT in campo nazionale ed internazionale.Per assunzione diretta con interessante azienda cliente operante nel settoreTelecomunicazioni applicate...

  • Product Design Engineer Lead

    4 giorni fa

    Milano, Lombardia, Italia EssilorLuxottica A tempo pieno

    Job DescriptionIf you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products [such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen,...