Senior RF/Microwave IC Layout Engineer (8+ yrs)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Woodley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced RF Layout Engineer to join its mobile communications hardware team in the United Kingdom. You will translate RF/Microwave concepts into optimized layouts and work closely with RF IC designers to prepare tape-outs and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, with strong Cadence CAD tool proficiency, analytical skills, and excellent collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent.
• Background in RF/Microwave engineering and RF circuit layouts.
• Understanding CMOS and SOI semiconductor processes.
• Experience with Cadence CAD tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Layout of RF, Analogue and microwave integrated circuits for mobile communications.
• Floor planning and concept realization of highly integrated RF circuits.
• Top level and block level layout designs with LVS/DRC checks.
• Full RF and Analogue layout design and layout size optimization.
• Design and layout of laminate layers, interfacing silicon with package.
• Interface and cooperation with RF IC design engineers.
• Tape-out process data documentation and archiving.
• Independent interface with design engineering, foundry and manufacturing.

Skills

RF/Microwave engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence CAD tools

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced RF Layout Engineer to join its mobile communications hardware team in the United Kingdom. You will translate RF/Microwave concepts into optimized layouts and work closely with RF IC designers to prepare tape-outs and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, with strong Cadence CAD tool proficiency, analytical skills, and excellent collaboration abilities.