Sr. RF IC Design Engineer

MediaTek; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaTek in Cambourne, England, is seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to join their global RF team. The role involves specifying, designing, and verifying advanced 6G cellular RF products. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in related fields, at least 2 years of experience in RF transceiver production, and proficiency in tools like Cadence and MATLAB. The position requires excellent analytical and organizational skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant industrial experience.
• Expertise in RF IC layout optimization in advanced CMOS technologies.
• Strong team player capable of collaborating on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, implement, and verify complete sub-systems for 6G RF ICs.
• Develop innovative signal-path or synthesizer designs.

Skills

RF system analysis

CMOS RF transceivers

EM simulation tools

Cadence Analog Design Environment

MATLAB

Python

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's/ Master's graduate or PhD in a related field

Job description

Job Description

This role is part of MediaTek’s global RF team, working on state‑of‑the‑art 6G cellular RF products in advanced CMOS processes. Responsibilities include specifying, designing, implementing, and verifying complete sub‑systems for 6G RF ICs. The focus is on developing innovative signal‑path or synthesizer designs that deliver leading‑edge performance with excellent first‑silicon results.

Qualifications And Essential Skills

• Bachelor's/ Master’s graduate or PhD in a closely related field
• Minimum 2 years relevant industrial experience
• Proven track record of delivering high‑performance CMOS RF transceivers to mass production
• Excellent knowledge of RF system analysis and ability to work effectively with RF System and Application Engineers to define the specification
• Experience with design in advanced CMOS technologies (16nm or below)
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent grasp of the integration challenges of complex RF systems‑on‑a‑chip (SoCs)
• Expertise in RF IC layout optimization in advanced CMOS technologies and ability to provide effective supervision for layout implementation
• An innovative thinker with a passion for challenging technical problem solving
• A strong team player capable of collaborating on complex projects as well as working independently
• Able to communicate effectively with people across different time zones and cultures
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Experience with Cadence Analog Design Environment
• Experience with EM simulation tools
• Good understanding of RF performance requirements for cellular systems
• Competent in data analysis using MATLAB and/or Python.

Location

Our UK RF Design Centre is located in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire.