RFIC Design engineer

Job Title: Analog/RF IC Design Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Job Type: Permanent

About the client :
 

Our client is the 4th largest global fabless semiconductor company, leading the industry in advanced chipset technology. Their solutions power over 1.5 billion consumer electronic devices annually — from Smart TVs, voice assistant devices (VAD), and Android tablets to feature phones, optical and Blu-ray DVD players. They are also the global leader in mobile phone chipsets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced international RF team, contributing to the design and development of cutting-edge 5G RF products using the latest CMOS technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the specification, architecture, circuit design, verification, and production release of next-gen 5G RF ICs
• Develop innovative architectures and circuits that deliver industry-leading performance and first-silicon success
• Collaborate closely with system engineers, marketing, layout, and manufacturing teams across global locations
• Tackle complex SoC integration challenges and oversee high-quality layout implementation

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
• Solid experience in RFIC design with a proven track record of delivering CMOS RF transceivers to volume production
• Deep understanding of RF system analysis and ability to co-define specs with system/application engineers
• Hands-on design expertise in advanced CMOS nodes (16nm and below)
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical creativity
• Excellent grasp of RF SoC integration and layout supervision
• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones
• Highly organised with strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Skills:

• Experience using Cadence Analog Design Environment
• Familiarity with EM simulation tools
• Solid understanding of RF requirements for cellular systems
• Proficiency in Matlab and/or Python for data analysis

If you're ready to take the next step in your RFIC career and be part of a world-class team building the future of 5G, we’d love to hear from you.

Kelon@microtech-global.com