Senior RF/Analog IC Designer

IC Resources; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Senior RF/Analog IC Designer in Switzerland to drive design, testing, and release of advanced Analog/RF/mmWave circuits for AI datacentres. You will collaborate with device teams, analyze data, and help transfer products to production from a technical leadership role.

The role requires MSc/PhD in Electronics Engineering with ~4 years of hands-on Analog/RF experience, strong Cadence/ADS skills, and familiarity with high-end test equipment.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electronics Engineering with around 4 years hands‑on Analog/RF IC design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Analog/RF/mmWave circuits and systems, including TIA.
• Proven ability to propose innovative solutions at the IP level with BiCMOS and PAM4.
• Proficiency with Cadence/ADS and test equipment like spectrum/network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Apply design, testing, and release of new products, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Take ownership of assigned design activities and ensure timely milestones.
• Collaborate with transistor designers, application engineers, and device teams.
• Analyze simulation/test data and provide clear status reports.
• Support Product Engineering in transferring products to production.

Skills

Analog/RF IC design

High‑speed AMS IC design

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence

ADS

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior RF/Analog IC Designer to join our innovative and dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and testing of cutting‑edge Analog/RF/mmWave circuits and systems for AI datacentres. The position is based in Switzerland and is 5 days office based.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialized expertise in the design, drafting, testing, and release of new products, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Take ownership of assigned design activities and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Collaborate closely with transistor designers, application engineers, and device engineering teams to foster a cohesive team environment.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize simulation and test data to provide clear and concise status reports.
• Partner with chip leads to support the Product Engineering group in transferring products to production.

Qualifications ,Technical Skills and Competencies:

• MSc or PhD in Electronics Engineering plus around 4 years of hands‑on experience in Analog/RF IC design related to High speed AMS IC design, ideally with experience in TIA, lasre drivers or receivers
• Extensive knowledge of Analog/RF/mmWave circuits and systems, including TIA.
• Proven ability to propose innovative solutions at the IP level, with expertise in BiCMOS and PAM4 technologies.
• Proficiency in using industry‑standard electronics simulation tools and software, such as Cadence and ADS, as well as test equipment like Spectrum Analyzers and Network Analyzers.
• Experience with Electro‑magnetic, Electro‑optic, and thermal simulations.
• Familiarity with integration processes and designing for high yield and cost efficiency.
• Expertise in the operation and calibration of industry‑standard test equipment.
• Hands‑on experience in designing evaluation boards, addressing both electrical and thermal considerations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional who is ready to make a significant impact in the field of RF/Analog IC design.