Staff RF IC Design Engineer

Quantum Motion; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing quantum computing startup is seeking a skilled RF IC Designer to join their innovative team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for architecture-level design and block-level schematic design of RF circuits. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in RF design, proficiency with Cadence tools, and a strong background in CMOS technologies. This position offers competitive salary, share options, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and share options

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF IC Circuit Design.
• Experience in CMOS RF IC design for low power systems.
• Knowledge of RF testing and circuit design on CMOS 40nm processes.

Responsibilities

• Design low power Tx chain architecture.
• Perform block-level schematic design of RF blocks.
• Document work for peer review and conduct design reviews.

Skills

CMOS RF IC design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Industry degree qualification

Tools

Cadence Design environment

SpectreRF

EM simulation tools (ADS, EMX, CDT, HFSS)

Job description

About The Role and Team

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing start-up based in London. We are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.

Our Team has been listed every year in the "Top 100 Startups worth watching" in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures.

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise.

Functions of the Role

The primary function of this position will be to undertake CMOS RF IC designs implementing functionalities at the deep-cryogenic temperature regime. In this role you will be part of the IC Design team. The goal of the team is to design circuits that interface with quantum devices. No background in quantum physics is required.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing, and in particular to form a new team within the company.

Responsibilities

• Architecture-level design of low power Tx chain.
• Block-level schematic design (pre and post layout) of RF Blocks such as LNA, PLL, LO, Mixer, VGA, Filters (depending on experience).
• Provide guidance for the layout of designed blocks and review layout work.
• Document own work for peer-review and perform design reviews of other team members work.
• Support the post-silicon validation and characterization of designed RF blocks.

Experience - Essentials

• Experience in heavy research-oriented environments
• Demonstrated experience of CMOS RF IC design in sub-10GHz frequencies for low power systems.
• Industry degree qualification and at least 5+ years of work experience in RF IC Circuit Design
• Demonstrated experience in circuit design on or below CMOS 40nm RF processes.
• Demonstrated experience with the Cadence Design environment and SpectreRF.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of RF design.
• Understanding of RF testing and demonstrated experience in the application of DFT of RF blocks.
• Knowledge of one or more industry-standard EM simulation toolset (ADS, EMX, CDT, HFSS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high-level of self-management and self-motivation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience - Desirable

• Experience in block-level Layout
• Knowledge of Verilog-A
• Demonstrated experience of MOSFET device modelling frameworks (BSIM preferred)
• Programming knowledge (Python, SKILL preferably)
• Knowledge of CMOS fabrication technology

Benefits

• Be part of a creative, world-leading team
• Competitive salary and share options scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Central London location

EEO Statement

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.