Job Title: Senior RF IC Design Engineer 6G RFIC
Location: Cambridgeshire, UK
Job Type: Permanent
About the Company & Role
A global leader in fabless semiconductor innovation is seeking a Senior RF IC Design Engineer to join its highly experienced international RF design team working on next-generation 6G cellular RF products in advanced CMOS technologies.
The company develops cutting-edge semiconductor solutions powering billions of connected devices worldwide across AI, wireless connectivity, high-performance computing, automotive, and data centre applications. This opportunity offers the chance to work on state-of-the-art RFIC developments within a collaborative global engineering environment focused on innovation, performance, and first-pass silicon success.
Scope & Responsibilities
Define specifications, architecture, circuit design, implementation, and verification of complete RFIC sub-systems
Develop innovative RF signal path and synthesizer architectures for next-generation 6G products
Perform transistor-level RFIC design and optimization in advanced CMOS technologies
Collaborate closely with RF system and application engineers to define product specifications and performance targets
Drive RFIC integration within complex RF SoC environments
Support layout implementation and provide guidance on RF layout optimization
Work closely with global engineering teams across multiple locations and disciplines
Contribute to silicon validation, performance analysis, and design improvements
Competencies
Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
Proven track record delivering high-performance CMOS RF transceivers into mass production
Strong expertise in RFIC design for cellular or wireless communication systems
Experience designing in advanced CMOS technologies (16nm and below preferred)
Excellent understanding of RF system analysis and RF performance requirements
Strong knowledge of RF SoC integration challenges and layout optimization techniques
Hands-on experience with Cadence Analog Design Environment and EM simulation tools
Experience with MATLAB and/or Python for data analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills within global engineering teams
Whats Offered
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge 6G RF technologies
Highly experienced global RF engineering environment
Exposure to advanced CMOS RFIC development
Collaborative international culture focused on innovation and technical excellence
Excellent location within the Cambridge semiconductor ecosystem
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