Radio Frequency Engineer

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

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