Senior RF IC Design Engineer

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