RFIC Design Engineer

microTECH Global Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Analog/RF IC Design Engineer to join their international RF team. This role offers the chance to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge 5G RF products using advanced CMOS technologies. You'll be responsible for driving the specification, architecture, and circuit design of innovative RF ICs, ensuring first-silicon success. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, solid experience in RFIC design, and a strong grasp of RF system analysis. Join a world-class team and help shape the future of 5G technology!

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Solid experience in RFIC design with proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and production release of next-gen 5G RF ICs.
• Collaborate with global teams on SoC integration challenges.

Skills

RFIC Design

CMOS Technologies

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Analog Design Environment

EM Simulation Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

Job Title: Analog/RF IC Design Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Job Type: Permanent

About the client :

Our client is the 4th largest global fabless semiconductor company, leading the industry in advanced chipset technology. Their solutions power over 1.5 billion consumer electronic devices annually — from Smart TVs, voice assistant devices (VAD), and Android tablets to feature phones, optical and Blu-ray DVD players. They are also the global leader in mobile phone chipsets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced international RF team, contributing to the design and development of cutting-edge 5G RF products using the latest CMOS technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

-Drive the specification, architecture, circuit design, verification, and production release of next-gen 5G RF ICs
-Develop innovative architectures and circuits that deliver industry-leading performance and first-silicon success
-Collaborate closely with system engineers, marketing, layout, and manufacturing teams across global locations
-Tackle complex SoC integration challenges and oversee high-quality layout implementation
Required Qualifications & Experience:

-Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
-Solid experience in RFIC design with a proven track record of delivering CMOS RF transceivers to volume production
-Deep understanding of RF system analysis and ability to co-define specs with system/application engineers
-Hands-on design expertise in advanced CMOS nodes (16nm and below)
-Strong problem-solving skills and technical creativity
-Excellent grasp of RF SoC integration and layout supervision
-Comfortable working across cultures and time zones
-Highly organised with strong communication and teamwork skills
Desirable Skills:

-Experience using Cadence Analog Design Environment
-Familiarity with EM simulation tools
-Solid understanding of RF requirements for cellular systems
-Proficiency in Matlab and/or Python for data analysis
If you're ready to take the next step in your RFIC career and be part of a world-class team building the future of 5G, we’d love to hear from you.

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