RF Hardware Engineer (Startup Co-Founder) / Ingénieur(e) en matériel RF (Co-fondateur / Co-fond[...]

TandemLaunch Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TandemLaunch Inc. is seeking an RF Hardware Engineer to join a startup's founding team. This role involves designing and fabricating RF silicon-on-insulator chips, collaborating with academic labs, and contributing to the company's technical leadership. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a strong background in RF circuit design.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Significant equity stake in startup

Group health insurance

Generous vacation

Financial advising and business mentorship

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing RF SOI chips in a commercial or research setting.
• Hands-on experience with chip characterization and test automation.
• Previous experience in data center hardware or telecom is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize RF and microwave circuits for SOI-based chips.
• Lead tape-out processes including layout and verification.
• Collaborate with foundries for smooth production.

Skills

RF / microwave circuit design

Electromagnetic simulation tools

Chip characterization

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

Cadence

Synopsys

Job description

RF Hardware Engineer (Startup Co-Founder)

TandemLaunch is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join the founding team of an analog compute startup. You will drive the design, fabrication, and characterization of RF silicon-on-insulator (SOI) chips for a next-generation computational platform. You will play a critical role in developing and scaling the core technology in collaboration with world-leading academic labs, while also contributing to the technical leadership and team-building efforts as the company grows.

About TandemLaunch

TandemLaunch is a unique Canadian venture studio. We create cutting-edge technology companies based on research taken straight from major university labs. We focus on commercializing innovations in consumer electronics, hardware-enabled technologies, machine learning, and embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and optimize RF and microwave circuits for SOI-based analog computing chips.
• Lead tape-out processes , including layout, verification, and DRC / LVS validation.
• Develop and execute test and characterization protocols for RF silicon chips.
• Collaborate with foundries and fabrication partners to ensure smooth production.
• Work closely with software and hardware teams to integrate RF systems into larger computing architectures.
• Explore potential applications in data centers and telecommunications , optimizing designs for real-world deployment.
• Contribute to the strategic vision and technical roadmap of the company as a core founding member.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field with a focus on RF / microwave circuit design.
• Proven experience designing and taping out RF SOI chips , preferably in a commercial or high-impact research setting.
• Expertise in electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, CST, etc.) and circuit design tools ( Cadence, Synopsys, or similar ).
• Hands-on experience with chip characterization, measurement setups, and test automation .
• Previous experience in data center hardware, telecom, or high-performance computing is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for deep-tech innovation.

Why Join Us?

TandemLaunch provides operational support for the next generation of technical founders to build impactful deep-tech startups. We offer strategic guidance and financial resources to accelerate innovation from lab to market. Our resources include :

• 600-800K in pre-seed investment
• A competitive compensation package : a fixed salary, a significant equity stake in your start-up, group health insurance, and generous vacations
• Financial advising and business mentorship
• Fundraising support through the venture studio’s extensive network of investors
• Access to top-tier fabrication partners and industry collaborators.

If you're excited about redefining computing paradigms with RF and microwave engineering, we'd love to hear from you!

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