Staff IC Layout Engineer

Qorvo, Inc; Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc in Reading, UK is seeking an experienced RF/Analog/Microwave IC layout engineer to drive floor planning, tape-out readiness and interface with design, foundry and manufacturing to deliver highly integrated RF blocks.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience, a background in RF/microwave engineering, 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 or equivalent.
• Background in RF/Microwave engineering and integrated RF circuit layouts.
• Understanding of CMOS and SOI semiconductor processes.
• Experience with Cadence CAD tools.

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 LVS/DRC checks.
• Full RF and Analogue layout design and layout size optimization of CMOS and SOI.
• Design and layout of laminate layers, interfacing silicon with package.
• Independent interface with design engineering, foundry and manufacturing.
• Tape out process responsibility, data documentation and data archiving.

Skills

RF layout

Cadence tools

LVS/DRC verification

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence CAD tools

Job description

• 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.

  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.

  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. Visit to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.