Job Spec Details
Job Title: RFIC Design Engineer
Department/Group: ASIC
Location: Cambridge Target Start Date:
Level/Salary Range: Case basis Position Type: full-time
About the client:
They are one of the leading developers of high throughput, modular phased arrays, and has developed
electronically steerable antennas (ESAs), based on patented innovations in dynamic beam-forming
technologies and system architecture. By using its unique innovations, they have developed its
antenna technology to be well-suited to commercial land-mobile, aeronautical and maritime satellite
communication applications.
Their parent company who are Korea’s No. 1 leading technology company developing high tech
communications and radar technologies, and it is entering the growing satellite communication antenna
market, through its acquisition.
They are committed to developing and launching market leading ESAs to serve the broadband mobility,
satellite communications, Internet of Things (IoT) and Non-Geosynchronous Satellite Operator (NGSO)
markets.
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Job Title: RFIC Design Engineer
Job Overview:
IC Design Engineer to work on the specification, architecture design and circuit design of key circuits and sub-
systems of integrated RF transceivers for next generation of satellite communications in various deep sub-micron
technologies.
Technical Responsibilities:
Responsible for design of a transceiver blocks (currently in Ku band) in BiCMOS, FDSOI process or other
technologies.
Hands-on block-level design of various blocks such as LNA, Mixer, TIA, Filter, PA, Opamps, LO and Filters
Delivering highly competitive RF/Analog blocks with leading edge performance using innovative
architectures and circuit implementations.
Work closely with the layout team on IP floor-planning, trial layout design, parasitic extraction and
modifications.
Co-ordinate design activities with other colleagues and possible contractors.
Collaborate with CAD, process technology, package design and Antenna teams
Document own work and participate in design reviews
Organizational Responsibilities:
Ongoing development of core competencies & technical skills
Receptive and agile to the project needs.
Good estimation of timescales for projects & sub tasks
Follow good engineering practices including processes, documentation, tools & automation.
Identify risks, flag issues in a timely manner so project milestones remain on schedule.
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential:
An Engineering degree in a relevant discipline
Experience in RF, Analog and Mixed-Signal IC design (preferably up to 15GHz operating frequencies)
Excellent understanding of state-of-the-art RF CMOS circuit design and transceiver architectures
Experience of designing high performance Analog/RF circuits in deep sub-micron technology as well as a
strong analytical approach with a clear track record of success and delivery
Cadence Virtuoso Design Framework Experience
Ability to work and interact with engineering teams across multiple disciplines during ASIC project stream
development
Great communication skills and able to take responsibility for complex circuit and system designs and
delivery to tight timescales
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Desirable:
Experience on circuit design on 22nm FDSOI, and BICMOS process nodes for RF, Analogue and Mixed-
Signal IPs.
Experience on EM modelling tools such as RFPro or EMX
Experience on mmw RF IC design
Experience on LNA design and RF PA
Understanding of Radio systems, gain and noise budgeting, phase noise and intermodulation mechanisms
Experience on ESD design and strategy overview
Experience on Cadence/Calibre verification tools
Experience on revision control tools
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Benefits:
They offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Contributory pension
25 days holiday (plus recognised public holidays) and holiday purchase scheme
Flexible working
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Life Insurance
Our Office:
Cambridge ASIC Centre of excellence is located on Cambridge Science Park
A bustling science park, with a vibrant tech community, close to transport and rail links.
Showers and cycle racks are available.
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