About Fondazione Chips-IT

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

The Fondazione 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 Fondazione:

• 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

Research Engineer – RF Integrated Circuit Design

Are you a skilled RF IC designer ready to tackle the technical challenges of next-generation wireless and high-frequency electronic systems? Fondazione Chips-IT seeks a Research Engineer with a strong background in Radio Frequency (RF) and millimeter-wave (mmWave) IC design to lead pioneering development of integrated circuits for advanced communication, radar, and high-speed wireless applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead R&D activities on RF and mixed-signal integrated circuits for advanced communication, wireless transceivers, and high-frequency systems.
• Architect, design, and validate complex RF blocks (such as LNAs, PAs, VCOs, mixers, and synthesizers) in advanced silicon technologies.
• Guide system-level integration and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on packaging and co-design approaches.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students working on high-frequency designs.
• Protect intellectual property and publish impactful research in the RF domain.
• Track emerging trends in wireless technologies to shape future research directions.

Requisiti

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar, with a clear specialization in RF and analog/mixed-signal IC design.
• Track record of RF/mmWave ICs successfully completed from definition to tape-out and measurement.
• Deep knowledge of RF IC design, layout, and simulation tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADS, GoldenGate, Ansys HFSS, etc.).
• Thorough understanding of semiconductor processes, RF device modeling, and advanced packaging techniques.
• Hands-on experience with lab validation, high-frequency test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with 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.

In conformità con le normative vigenti, il range retributivo lordo annuo previsto per questa posizione è compreso tra Euro 25.000,00 e 55.000,00. L'ampiezza del range è finalizzata a valutare candidature con diversi livelli di esperienza; l'offerta finale sarà strettamente commisurata all'effettiva esperienza e alle competenze del candidato, e sarà integrata dai benefit aziendali previsti per il ruolo.