Principal RF Design Engineer – UK

Sequans Communications Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequans Communications Limited is seeking a Principal-level Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Design Engineer to enhance its dynamic design team. You will lead the development of next-generation RFIC products for 5G networks, requiring significant contributions to highly integrated RF transceivers.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant engineering degree, extensive experience in IC development, and proficiency in Cadence tools, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years’ experience of relevant IC development.
• Recent successful contributions to RFIC projects ideally related to wireless communication systems.
• Understanding of low power/low noise design techniques for Analog and RF.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design and verify key circuits and sub-systems of integrated RF transceivers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Software and Marketing.
• Mentor junior engineers within the team.

Skills

Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent written and oral communications skills in English

Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment

Team oriented attitude

Education

Engineering degree in a relevant discipline, MSc or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Cadence frontend and backend tools

RF lab equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers

Job description

At Sequans, we know that our success depends on our people, so we are always on the lookout for innovators, leaders, and visionaries. Our team is driven by a shared desire to lead in the IoT semiconductor and to push the limits of technology development.

We are searching for a Principal-level radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design engineer to join and work within a dynamic RFIC design team. You will participate in the development of next generation RFIC products for 5G wireless communication networks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specify, design and verify key circuits and sub-systems of integrated RF transceivers
• Work closely with other teams to facilitate the design and production process, e.g. Software, Signal Processing, Product Integration, Sales & Marketing
• Provide broad technical expertise and mentor junior engineers within the team

PROFILE

• Highly motivated, pro-active self-starter
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Team oriented attitude
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate well with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel periodically between design centers in Europe
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
• Ability to communicate with remote design centers

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline. MSc or equivalent, Ph.D. preferred
• 15 or more years’ experience of relevant IC development
• Recent successful RFIC project contributions on highly integrated RF transceivers, ideally related to broadband wireless communication systems, e.g. WiFi or LTE, on a nanometer scale RF-CMOS technology
• Understanding of low power/low noise design techniques for Analog and RF
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture considerations on cutting edge processes
• Full appreciation of RF and baseband layout techniques
• Significant experience planning and tracking your own and others’ work, and mentoring and directing others

REQUIRED DETAILED KNOWLEDGE AT CIRCUIT LEVEL

• Multi-band RF circuit design in the 700MHz to 5GHz range
• Proficiency in Cadence frontend and backend tools is absolutely required
• Familiarity with RF lab equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal analyzers is required

PREFFERED DETAILED KNOWLEDGE AT SYSTEM LEVEL

• RFIC system and architecture design, ideally for OFDM applications
• RFIC sub-system and block level definition & specification
• Integrated single chip RF + Digital baseband projects
• Top level chip simulation and functional verification
• Mixed-mode simulation environments (e.g. mixed verilog and device level)
• Direct conversion Rx and Tx architectures and associated considerations
• DFT and BIST for analog and RF circuits
• Silicon test and de-bugging