Principal RFIC Design Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Principal RFIC Design Engineer – CMOS / Mixed-Signal / RF / mmWave to join a technology organisation developing advanced ICs for high-speed communications. This role is suited to Senior and Principal-level IC Design Engineers contributing from architecture and simulation through to layout, testing and silicon validation.

You should hold an MSEE with 4+ years of industry experience or an excellent PhD, with expertise in CMOS, analog, RF or mmWave IC design, and

Qualifications

• MSEE with at least four years of industry experience, or a relevant PhD.
• Proven track record with measured silicon results.
• Expertise in CMOS, analog, RF or mmWave IC design.
• Strong analytical and circuit-design skills; assess topologies.
• Good communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, lay out and test analog, mixed-signal and RF circuits.
• Develop ICs using CMOS or SOI technologies.
• Analyse circuit topologies and select suitable architectures.
• Optimize parameters to meet design criteria.
• Contribute to development of communication chips and prototypes.
• Validate designs via silicon measurements and drive improvements.

Skills

CMOS analog

RF/mmWave design

Circuit simulation

Silicon validation

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal RFIC Design Engineer – CMOS / Mixed-Signal / RF / mmWave

We are currently partnered with a technology organisation developing advanced integrated circuits for high-speed communications. This opportunity is suited to Senior and Principal-level IC Design Engineers who will contribute to the development of next-generation communication chips, from circuit architecture and simulation through to layout, testing and silicon validation.

Key responsibilities

• Design, simulate, lay out and test integrated analog, mixed-signal and/or RF circuits.
• Develop integrated circuits using advanced CMOS or SOI technologies.
• Analyse different circuit topologies and evaluate state-of-the-art approaches to select appropriate circuit architectures.
• Optimise circuit parameters to meet stringent design criteria and performance requirements.
• Contribute to the development of advanced communication chips, prototypes and products.
• Validate designs through silicon measurements and support continuous improvement of circuit performance and design processes.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver high-quality results.

Key requirements

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with at least four years of relevant industry experience, or a relevant and excellent PhD.
• Proven track record demonstrating measured silicon results.
• Expertise in CMOS, analog, RF or mmWave integrated circuit design.
• Strong analytical and circuit-design skills, including the ability to assess circuit topologies and select suitable architectures.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Results-driven, detail-oriented and determined, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with broadband drivers and/or transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs).
• Experience with ring modulator control circuitry.

Keywords

Senior IC Design Engineer / Principal IC Design Engineer / Analog IC Design / RF IC Design / Mixed-Signal IC Design / CMOS / SOI / mmWave / Millimetre-Wave / Integrated Circuit Design / High-Speed Communications / Communication Chips / Circuit Architecture / Circuit Topology / Analog Circuit Design / RF Circuit Design / Circuit Simulation / IC Layout / Silicon Measurement / Silicon Validation / Broadband Drivers / Transimpedance Amplifiers / TIA / Ring Modulator Control Circuitry / Advanced Semiconductor Technologies / Electrical Engineering / MSEE / PhD / Leuven / Gent / Belgium / Onsite Engineering

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