Senior RFIC Engineer

Posted 20 hours 32 minutes ago by microTECH Global Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hampshire, Farnborough, United Kingdom, GU140
Job Description

Job Title: Senior RFIC Engineer
Location: Farnborough, UK (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior RFIC Engineer to take ownership of the design and verification of key RF blocks within a complex transceiver environment. This role involves end-to-end responsibility from specification review through to verification and integration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and development of RF blocks including RF buffers and LO (Local Oscillator) blocks
  • Review and interpret block-level specifications
  • Perform schematic design, simulation, and validate compliance to specifications
  • Oversee layout activities and support layout engineers
  • Conduct post-layout parasitic simulations and implement design adjustments
  • Lead documentation including usage guidelines and calibration requirements
  • Collaborate with technical leads for system integration
  • Present designs in block-level reviews
  • Execute full Rx chain verification simulations, including:
    • Reporting compliance to specifications
    • Validating device register control settings for testing
Core Competencies
  • Strong analogue and RFIC design expertise for sub-cells and subsystems
  • Ability to solve complex technical challenges in constrained environments
  • Ownership mindset with responsibility for fully verified design delivery
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years' experience in RFIC design
  • Experience designing RF IP such as LO buffers and RF test circuitry
  • Hands-on experience with full transceiver chain verification (RF analogue)
  • Strong understanding of RFIC design principles
  • Experience with Cadence or Mentor RF/Analogue IC design tools
  • Experience working with advanced CMOS nodes ( 40nm)
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and define technical requirements
Preferred Experience
  • Strong expertise in RFIC design and verification methodologies
  • Recent experience with LO, RF buffers, or RF test design
  • Advanced proficiency in Cadence RF/analogue tools
  • Proven ability to work effectively in team environments
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills