Senior Staff Engineer Analog Layout (RF Layout)

Kosmic Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kosmic Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a senior RF layout engineer to drive layout design for RF modules, LNAs, mixers, PAs and PLL subsystems. You will collaborate with RF designers to optimize performance in submicron CMOS technologies.

The role requires hands-on experience in RF layout from scratch, strong knowledge of analog layout concepts, and proven ability to lead layout reviews and mentor junior engineers toward timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering with VLSI exposure.
• 8–15 years of experience in RF layout design.
• Hands-on RF layout experience from scratch.
• Knowledge of RF layout concepts and submicron CMOS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RF designers to iterate layouts and verify performance.
• Lead digital/analog layout of RF IP blocks, including floorplanning and routing.
• Conduct layout reviews and resolve violations.
• Plan project schedules and guide junior engineers to on-time delivery.

Skills

RF layout

VLSI exposure

Analog layout concepts

Parasitic reduction

Layout productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with VLSI exposure

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Mentor Calibre

Job description

Work closely with RF Designers to iterate circuit layouts to achieve performance. Perform critical circuit block, subsystem and top-level layout and verification using state-of-the art tools (Cadence Virtuoso--VXL & Mentor Calibre) and techniques in advanced RF node processes.

Key responsibilities

Participate in layout design of RF circuits (block/IP/chip) floor planning from scratch, performing routing & layout verification and resolve violations

Lead/co-lead the physical layout of IP of RF layout design by working closely with cross functional team leader

Conduct thorough layout design reviews internally & external review with circuit designers

Plan overall project schedule and distribute tasks to project team members

Guide and coach junior engineers for on time delivery & quality

About you

Bachelor's degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering/Physics with VLSI exposure or equivalent 8 to 15 years of job experience in RF layout design field

Hands on experience in RF layout from scratch

Knowledge & experience in radio frequency (RF) layout is mandatory

Strong expertise in leading in one or more of the following IP Layouts - RF modules (high frequency circuits) - LNA, Mixer, PA, VCO for WLAN, BT chip

Experience with layout design and verification of high-performance RF transmitter, receiver, PLL subsystems

Deep understanding of analog circuit layout concepts in submicron CMOS technologies

Expertise on matching, parasitic reduction, ESD, DFM etc.

Strong technical, analytical & problem-solving skills in analog layout design

Capable in driving ideas towards implementation for layout productivity, quality and methodology improvement

Ability to work as strong team player and participate in cross-functional activities

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