Principal RFIC Design Engineer

IC Resources; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU plan

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Principal RFIC Design Engineer in Reading to lead key RFIC circuits and subsystems across the full design lifecycle.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD, 10+ years in RF IC development, and a proven track record with highly integrated RF transceivers for wireless systems. Three days in the office weekly is expected, with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant Engineering field.
• 10+ years’ RF IC development experience.
• Proven track record on highly integrated RF transceivers for wireless systems.
• Excellent teamwork in multicultural, multidisciplinary environments.
• Willingness to work in the office at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of key RFIC circuits and sub-systems.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from spec to production.
• Collaborate across teams to influence architecture and design decisions.
• Drive verification and production readiness for next-generation RFIC products.

Skills

RFIC design

Transceivers

Wireless systems

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in relevant field

Job description

We are seeking a Principal RFIC Design Engineer for our Reading-based client; a leading developer of cellular transceiver technology. At least 3 days a week in the office would be required with this role.

Here the Principal RFIC Design Engineer will be the central point of expertise within a team working on future generation RFIC products for 5G wireless applications. The role will involve taking technical ownership of key RFIC circuits and sub-systems, working across the full design lifecycle from specification and architecture through to design, verification and production. The role offers significant breadth and scope to influence, together with horizonal career paths to leadership or management in future.

Key Requirements Include

• A Master’s or PhD degree within a relevant Engineering field
• At least ten years’ experience within RF IC development
• A proven track record working on highly integrated RF transceivers, ideally related to wireless communication systems
• An excellent team attitude, and ability to thrive in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• An ability to work at least three days a week in the office

You can expect competitive salary, plus annual bonus and RSU plan. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance is also available.

Equally important is our client’s fantastic working culture, with many long-standing employees and a real family feel throughout the business. They offer a supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy working together and feel valued.