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
- 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
- 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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