RF System Modeling Engineer

Nordic Semiconductor; Oulu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Nordic Semiconductor is seeking an RF and EMI Simulation Expert to lead advanced EM analyses for chip and PCB levels, using HFSS, CST, and related tools. You will collaborate with IC, package, PCB, and system teams to ensure optimal PDN performance and EMI compliance across products.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a technical field and 5+ years in RF/microwave EM simulations, with strong knowledge of EM tools and EMI theory.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electromagnetic (EM) simulations at chip and PCB levels using industry-standard tools.
• Assess and optimize chip- and package-level PDNs for noise, integrity, and EMI compliance.
• Simulate and analyze EMI radiation to ensure designs follow international standards.
• Collaborate with IC designers, PCB layout engineers, and system architects to provide EM/EMI guidance.
• Propose and validate effective EMI/EMC mitigation solutions at layout and circuit levels.
• Prepare and document simulation results, analysis reports, and recommendations.
• Drive development of EM simulation methods, EMI/EMC standards, and EDA tools.
• Support EMI/EMC testing and correlate measurements with simulations.

Skills

RF engineering

EM simulations

EMI/EMC analysis

HFSS/CST/Sigrity

SPICE-based tools

PDN design

EMI theory

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys HFSS

CST Studio Suite

Cadence Sigrity

Keysight RFPro

Job description

About The Job

Join our Bluetooth Radio R&D team and help shape the next generation of wireless technology. As our RF and EMI Simulation Expert, you will work at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, using advanced electromagnetic simulation techniques to solve complex challenges and ensure world-class product performance.

Collaborating with leading experts across IC, package, PCB, and system design, you will influence critical design decisions, drive cutting-edge EM/EMI methodologies, and help deliver robust, high-performance solutions used in millions of connected devices worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with real product impact in a highly skilled and collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electromagnetic (EM) simulations at both integrated circuit (chip) and printed circuit board (PCB) levels using industry-standard tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Cadence Sigrity, CST Studio Suite, Keysight RFPro).
• Assess and optimize chip- and package-level power distribution networks (PDNs) for noise, integrity, and EMI compliance.
• Simulate and analyze EMI radiation to ensure designs follow international standards
• Collaborate closely with IC designers, PCB layout engineers, and system architects to provide EM/EMI guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Propose and validate effective mitigation solutions for EMI/EMC issues at both layout and circuit design levels.
• Prepare and document simulation results, analysis reports, and recommendations for design improvements.
• Drive development of EM simulation methods, EMI/EMC standards, and relevant EDA tools.
• Support laboratory EMI/EMC testing and debug activities as needed, correlating measurements with simulations.

Key Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in RF/microwave engineering, EM simulations, or EMI/EMC analysis.
• Expertise with EM simulation software (e.g., Ansys HFSS, CST, Cadence Sigrity), and familiarity with SPICE-based simulation tools.
• Deep knowledge of chip and PCB power distribution networks, grounding, decoupling, and relevant design practices.
• Solid understanding of EMI/EMC theory, design, and compliance processes.

Personal Skills

The ideal candidate is a curious and analytical problem solver who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges and turning insights into practical design improvements. With a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, you work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and influence decisions throughout the development process. You are self-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about technical excellence, continuously seeking better ways to improve product performance, reliability, and compliance in cutting-edge wireless technologies.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation. We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

• Location: Turku, Finland | Oulu, Finland | Trondheim, Norway | Oslo, Norway

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.