Principal Analog/RF Wireless Transceiver Design Engineer

Software Placements; Reading; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placements is seeking a Principal Analog/RF Wireless Transceiver Design Engineer for a Reading, Berkshire-based role. You will deliver the next generation of wireless transceivers for world‑leading UWB products, collaborating with a seasoned team to push cutting-edge automotive, mobile, industrial, IoT, and consumer applications.

Role requires on-site presence three days per week, and you will contribute to design, verification, and lab evaluation while mentoring engineers and interns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of Analog/RF design experience (or an advanced degree with equivalent experience).
• Experience working on circuit design of Transceivers.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to convey technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop high-quality Analog/RF systems and sub-systems using industry best practices for design, verification, and testing.
• Write verification plans and develop automated test benches.
• Create, document, and verify behavioral models of analog and analog-mixed-signal blocks (e.g., VerilogA/AMS, SystemVerilog-RNM, Wreal).
• Design and verify Analog/RF blocks and sub-blocks (e.g., Transmitter, PA, LNA, Filters, ADC) to at least 20GHz using industry-standard tools and design flows.
• Collaborate with IC Layout Design Engineers to optimize design and layout.
• Ensure designs follow industry best practices, including Design-For-Test (DFT), isolation, and power optimization.
• Host design and verification reviews.
• Support lab evaluation, characterization, and testing.
• Collaborate with mixed signal, digital/systems, software, applications, and test teams to meet specs on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous productivity improvements through enhanced work methods, efficient tool use, and thorough documentation.
• Mentor and guide employees and interns.

Skills

Analog RF design

Transceiver design

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

Our client a leading Multinational Semiconductor Wireless Organisation requires Principal Analog/RF Wireless Transceiver Design Engineer for role based in Reading, Berkshire, England.

You will be required to be onsite 3 days per week. You will join an existing team of six Engineers.

Role:

You will play a crucial role in delivering the next generation of wireless transceivers for world-leading UWB products. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in Automotive, Mobile, Industrial, IoT, and Consumer applications.

Responsibilities:

• Create and develop high-quality Analog/RF systems and sub-systems using industry best practices for design, verification, and testing
• Write verification plans and develop automated test benches
• Create, document, and verify behavioral models of analog and analog-mixed-signal blocks (e.g., VerilogA/AMS, SystemVerilog-RNM, Wreal) to ensure they are optimized and up-to-date
• Design and verify Analog/RF blocks and sub-blocks (e.g., Transmitter, PA, LNA, Filters, ADC, etc) to at least 20GHz using industry-standard tools and design flows
• Collaborate with IC Layout Design Engineers to optimize design and layout
• Ensure designs follow industry best practices, including Design-For-Test (DFT), isolation, and power optimization
• Host design and verification reviews
• Support lab evaluation, characterization, and testing
• Collaborate with mixed signal, digital/systems, software, applications, and test teams to ensure products meet specifications on time and within budget
• Drive continuous productivity improvements through enhanced work methodologies, efficient tool use, and thorough documentation
• Mentor and guide employees and interns

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field

Experience:

• 12+ years of Analog/RF design experience (or an advanced degree with equivalent experience)
• Experience working on circuit design of Transceivers
• Excellent working knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso design environment
• Detailed design experience with analog/mixed-signal circuits on advanced CMOS nodes
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and interpersonal skills while being able to work independently on complex tasks
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field
• Experience with high-frequency RF designs
• Experienced in getting chip designs to product release
• Working knowledge of EM field solvers such as Momentum, EMX, HFSS