PRINCIPAL ANALOG/RF IC DESIGN ENGINEER

Darwin Quantum; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Quantum in Leuven, Belgium is seeking a Senior/Principal Analog and RF IC Design Engineer to lead development of high-speed communication ICs. You will design, simulate, lay out and validate silicon devices using CMOS/SOI tech, contributing across architecture, testing and optimization.

The role requires a strong track record in silicon measurements, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to work with cross-functional teams on challenging specifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or PhD with strong technical background.
• Proven track record of silicon measurement results.
• Expertise in CMOS analog, RF or millimetre-wave IC design.
• Strong analytical skills and collaborative approach.
• Results-driven mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, lay out and test analog, mixed-signal and RF circuits.
• Evaluate architectures against state-of-the-art technologies and performance requirements.
• Optimise circuit parameters to meet stringent targets.
• Develop ICs using CMOS and/or SOI technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve performance and processes.

Skills

CMOS analog design

RF IC design

Mixed-signal design

Circuit optimization

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSEE

PhD

Job description

Senior / Principal Analog & RF IC Design Engineer

Location: Leuven, Belgium

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Senior and Principal Analog/RF IC Design Engineers to contribute to the development of next-generation integrated circuits for high-speed communications.

This is an opportunity to join a research-driven IC design team developing advanced prototypes and products for the rapidly evolving high-speed communications market.

You will apply your expertise in circuit architecture, analysis and optimisation to develop high-performance integrated circuits that meet demanding technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, lay out and test integrated analog, mixed-signal and/or RF circuits.

• Evaluate circuit topologies and architectures against state-of-the-art technologies and performance requirements.

• Optimise circuit parameters to achieve stringent performance targets.

• Develop integrated circuits using advanced CMOS and/or silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technologies.

• Contribute to the development and validation of advanced communication IC prototypes and products.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve circuit performance, quality and design processes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with at least four years of relevant industry experience, or a relevant PhD with an excellent technical background.

• Demonstrated track record of silicon measurement results.

• Expertise in CMOS analog, RF or millimetre-wave integrated circuit design.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate circuit architectures and optimise designs against demanding specifications.

• Good communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

• Results-driven mindset, attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

• Broadband driver IC design.

• Transimpedance amplifier (TIA) design.

• Ring modulator control circuitry.

The Opportunity

Contribute to advanced IC research and the development of next-generation communication technologies, working on challenging circuit design problems from architecture selection through simulation, layout and silicon validation.