Head of PA Development

About the role

Falcomm develops high-performance, energy-efficient RF power amplifier products and is looking for a Head of PA Development to lead the design, development and production of next-generation RF power amplifier solutions. The role oversees the full product lifecycle, from architecture and circuit design through silicon validation and production ramp, working closely with RFIC design, packaging, testing and manufacturing teams. It is a full-time, onsite position in Atlanta, GA.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design and development of RF power amplifier circuits for advanced wireless communication systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of RFIC designers working on PA development across multiple semiconductor technologies.
• Define performance targets such as output power, efficiency, linearity, gain and bandwidth based on system requirements.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle: architecture, circuit design, simulation, layout review, tape-out, silicon validation and production ramp.
• Collaborate with RFIC designers, packaging engineers and test teams to optimise RF front-end performance.
• Guide design trade-offs across efficiency, thermal performance, linearity and integration constraints.
• Support silicon bring-up, characterization and debugging after fabrication.
• Work with supply chain and manufacturing teams to move from prototype to volume production.
• Drive continuous improvement in PA performance, design methodologies and development workflows.

Required profile

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in RF power amplifier design.
• Experience designing RFICs or RF power amplifiers for wireless communication systems.
• Strong understanding of RF circuit theory, transistor behaviour and PA architectures.
• Experience delivering PA products through tape-out and validation.
• Willingness to work full-time, onsite in Atlanta, GA.

Preferred skills

• High-efficiency PA architectures such as Doherty and Class AB.
• Hands-on experience with RFIC technologies such as SOI or GaN.
• RF simulation and design tools such as Cadence or ADS.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and delivering silicon products to production.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and sick leave.