Senior RFIC Design Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class semiconductor company based in Maldon is seeking a Senior RFIC Design Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge integrated RF solutions. The role involves designing RFIC blocks such as LNAs and mixers, collaborating with product teams, and ensuring high-performance outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong background in RFIC design, proficiency in key design tools, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in RFIC development.
• Understanding of RF metrics like gain, NF, linearity, and phase noise.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate key RFIC building blocks including amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators.
• Carry out schematic capture, layout supervision, and verification using Cadence or Synopsys tools.
• Work with cross-functional teams on block and system-level integration to ensure robust performance.

Skills

Cadence

Synopsys

EM simulation

RF design principles

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electronics, RFIC Design, or a related field

Tools

ADS

Momentum

Job description

Senior RFIC Design Engineer

Location: Maldon, Essex

Company:

Join a Maldon based, world-class semiconductor team working on cutting-edge RF and RFIC technologies.This is a great opportunity to contribute to the design and development of integrated RF solutions in a fast-paced, customer-focused engineering environment.

You will play a key role in designing RFIC blocks such as LNAs, mixers, and VCOs operating from MHz up to 6 GHz, contributing to a diverse product portfolio covering both analogue and digital front-end systems in SiGe and CMOS processes.

Key Responsibilities for this Senior RFIC Design Engineer job, based in Maldon:

Support product and technology teams by delivering high-performance RFIC solutions.

• Design and simulate key RFIC building blocks including amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators.
• Carry out schematic capture, layout supervision, and verification using Cadence or Synopsys tools.
• Perform EM simulation and optimisation using tools such as ADS or Momentum.
• Work with cross-functional teams on block and system-level integration to ensure robust performance.
• Contribute to design reviews, support silicon debug, and help drive product success from concept to tape-out.

Qualifications and Skills required for this Senior RFIC Design Engineer job, based in Maldon:

• Degree in Electronics, RFIC Design, or a related field, with extensive experience in RFIC development.
• Proficiency in Cadence or Synopsys design environments, including schematic, layout, and verification workflows.
• Experience with EM simulation tools (e.G., ADS, Momentum) and understanding of RF metrics like gain, NF, linearity, and phase noise.
• Familiarity with SiGe and CMOS technologies and a strong grasp of RF design principles across MHz to GHz.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to solve technical challenges across teams.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to shape the future of integrated wireless solutions and contribute to advanced RFIC designs, please submit your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] or call Nick on 01582 878828 / 07487 756328!