RF IC Design Engineer — Ultra-Low-Power Wireless

CSEM; Neuenburg; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSEM is seeking a RF IC Design Engineer in Neuchâtel, Switzerland to bridge research and industry by contributing to ultra-low-power wireless transceivers, including Bluetooth, UWB, and mm-wave radar blocks. The role involves circuit design, simulations, layout collaboration, and silicon validation.

The candidate should have a PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with hands-on experience in analog/RF IC design, Cadence tools, and lab measurements.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or closely related field.
• Practical experience in analog or RF IC design through academic, research, or industrial projects.
• Solid foundations in low-power and low-noise analog and RF circuit design in CMOS.
• Understanding of wireless transceiver architectures and building blocks (LNAs, mixers, PA, oscillators, PLLs, filters).
• Familiarity with Cadence design tools and RF simulations, including PVT and Monte Carlo.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify RF and analog circuit blocks for research and industrial projects.
• Perform circuit simulations to assess noise, linearity, stability across PVT corners and Monte Carlo variations.
• Contribute to RF layout, parasitic extraction, and electromagnetic simulations; characterize silicon in the lab and compare measurements.
• Organize design activities, participate in design reviews, and deliver results aligned with project deadlines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, participate in conferences and customer visits.

Skills

RF IC design

CMOS analog

Low-noise design

LNA/Mixer/PA

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence tools

RF measurement equipment

Job description

CSEM is seeking a RF IC Design Engineer in Neuchâtel, Switzerland to bridge research and industry by contributing to ultra-low-power wireless transceivers, including Bluetooth, UWB, and mm-wave radar blocks. The role involves circuit design, simulations, layout collaboration, and silicon validation.

The candidate should have a PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with hands-on experience in analog/RF IC design, Cadence tools, and lab measurements.