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Principal RFIC Engineer / RFIC Team Lead – Optical Engines (M/F/D)

adtran
Companyadtran
CategoryEngineering
Location2 Locations
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted10 Jul 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can.    Continued success depends on it!   Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Principle Duties and Essential Functions • Lead the architecture, design, and validation of   high ‑ speed   RFICs (Laser Drivers, TIAs, analog   front ‑ ends ) for optical transceivers and optical engines • Act as technical and functional lead of the RFIC team, providing direction across multiple product programs • Define RFIC specifications and roadmaps aligned with coherent and   direct ‑ detect   optical platforms (100G, 800G ZR / ZR+ , 1.6T ZR / ZR+ ) • Own technology   selection   and   trade ‑ offs   across SiGe   BiCMOS , RF CMOS, and advanced foundry processes • Drive RFIC development through the full lifecycle: concept → silicon →   bring ‑ up   → DVT → PVT → MP • Ensure RFIC performance against key metrics: bandwidth, noise, linearity, output swing, power, and robustness • Mentor and technically guide RFIC engineers and junior designers • Support recruitment and capability building (RFIC design, CAD, layout) • Contribute to   long ‑ term   technology strategy and   next ‑ generation   optical engine concepts • Represent RFIC technology internally and externally (foundries, partners, universities) Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required • MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field • 10+   years’ experience   in   high ‑ speed   analog / RFIC design • Proven experience with optical transceiver or optical engine RFICs • Deep   expertise   in: • RFIC and   high ‑ speed   analog circuit design • Laser Drivers, TIAs, coherent /   high ‑ speed   analog   front ‑ ends • Noise, linearity, signal integrity, and power optimization • Strong experience with Cadence design flow (Virtuoso,   Spectre , EM tools) • Experience supporting silicon   bring ‑ up , characterization, and qualification • Solid understanding of   electro ‑ optic   integration with Silicon Photonics • Demonstrated technical leadership in complex R&D environments • Ability to balance   hands ‑ on   technical work with roadmap and team leadership • Strong communication   skills across disciplines and geographies • Comfortable working in a matrix,   multi ‑ site   organization Benefits • Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment • Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture • Flexible working hours model • Internal training program • Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free • Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products