Staff IC Layout Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo in Reading, Berkshire invites a Staff IC Layout Engineer to join our RF/analog/microwave layout team. You will lead layout of RF and microwave ICs, perform floor planning, and verify designs with LVS/DRC, collaborating with RF IC design engineers, foundry and manufacturing.

Requirements: a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience, solid RF/Microwave layout background, knowledge of CMOS/SOI processes, and proficiency with Cadence CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Background in RF/Microwave engineering and experience with integrated RF circuit layouts.
• Understanding of semiconductor process technologies such as CMOS and SOI.
• Experience with Cadence CAD tools.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Layout of RF, Analogue and microwave integrated circuits for the mobile communications market.
• Floor planning and concept realization of highly integrated RF circuits.
• Top Level and block level layout designs including circuit and layout verification checks (LVS, DRC).
• Full RF and Analogue layout design and layout size optimization of CMOS and SOI.
• Design and layout of laminate layers, interfacing silicon with package.
• Interface and cooperation with RF IC design engineers.
• Responsibility for tape out process, data documentation and data archiving.
• Independent interface with design engineering, foundry and manufacturing.

Skills

RF Layout

Analog Layout

Microwave Engineering

Floor Planning

LVS/DRC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence CAD tools

Job description

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Staff IC Layout Engineer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Reading, Berkshire, GB, RG7 4SW

Requisition ID: 10643

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visitwww.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Responsibilities:

• Layout of RF, Analogue and microwave integrated circuits for the mobile communications market.
• Floor planning and concept realization of highly integrated RF circuits.
• Top Level and block level layout designs including circuit and layout verification checks (LVS, DRC).
• Full RF and Analogue layout design and layout size optimization of CMOS and SOI.
• Design and layout of laminate layers, interfacing silicon with package.
• Interface and cooperation with RF IC design engineers.
• Responsibility for tape out process, data documentation and data archiving.
• Independent interface with design engineering, foundry and manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience or an equivalent amount of advanced education and experience.
• Background in RF/Microwave engineering and experience with integrated RF circuit layouts.
• Understanding of semiconductor process technologies such as CMOS and SOI.
• Experience with Cadence CAD tools.
• Outstanding Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

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We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.