Senior/ Staff RF IC Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of a global RF team dedicated to pioneering 6G cellular RF products. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, focusing on the design and verification of advanced RF ICs. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, you will contribute to high-performance solutions that impact billions of users worldwide. Enjoy a competitive package and the flexibility to work from two excellent locations in the UK, both within easy reach of central London. If you're passionate about RF technology and eager to tackle industry challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience in RF IC design.
• Proven track record in delivering high-performance CMOS RF transceivers.

Responsibilities

• Specification, architecture design, and verification of 6G RF ICs.
• Developing innovative signal path or synthesizer designs.

Skills

RF system analysis

CMOS RF transceivers

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Masters' degree or PhD in related field

Tools

Cadence Analog Design Environment

EM simulation tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to be part of MediaTek’s highly experienced global RF team working on state-of-the-art 6G cellular RF products in advanced CMOS processes.

Your responsibilities will include the specification, architecture design, circuit design, implementation, and verification of complete sub-systems for 6G RF ICs. Your focus will be on developing innovative signal path or synthesizer designs with leading edge performance and excellent results on first silicon.

Location

Our UK RF Design Centre is located in Maidstone, Kent, with an additional team in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. These locations offer excellent living environments in rural villages or local towns, with outstanding schools nearby. Both locations are within one hour of central London and main airports. You will have the option to work in either location.

Requirements, Qualifications, and Essential Skills

• Masters' degree or PhD in a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial experience
• Proven track record of delivering high-performance CMOS RF transceivers to mass production
• Excellent knowledge of RF system analysis and collaboration with RF System and Application Engineers
• Experience with design in advanced CMOS technologies (16nm or below)
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of integration challenges of RF SoCs
• Expertise in RF IC layout optimization and supervision of layout implementation
• Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Effective communication across timezones and cultures
• Good time management and organizational skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Cadence Analog Design Environment
• Experience with EM simulation tools
• Understanding of RF performance in cellular systems
• Proficiency in data analysis using Matlab and/or Python

MediaTek and You

MediaTek is the world’s 4th largest fabless semiconductor company, leading in chipset technology. We enable over 1.5 billion consumer electronic products annually, including Smart TVs, Voice Assistant Devices, Android tablets, feature phones, and more. We seek passionate, skilled individuals eager to master new technologies and solve industry challenges, impacting billions of users. Join our global team and contribute to innovative products in 5G, mobile, and digital entertainment.

Additional Information

Competitive package available. Closing date: 8th June 2025.

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Created on 08/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom