Senior Analog​/Mixed-Signal RF Layout Engineer

Overview

Kirtana consulting is looking for Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal RF Layout Engineer for 6-month rolling contract in London.

Role

Title:

Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal RF Layout Engineer

• Develop full-custom Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF layouts at block and top level.
• Ensure compliance with Analog/Mixed-Signal and RF design constraints.
• Maintain layout quality, including matching, symmetry, shielding, isolation, and reliability per design guidelines.
• Perform DRC/LVS/ERC and antenna checks and drive layout closure.
• Collaborate closely with designers to resolve layout issues and meet project timelines.

• Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso (XL/GXL) for layout design.
• Calibre for verification.
• PDKs with multi-patterning rules.
• Experience in lower technology nodes, preferably 5nm and below.
• RF layout experience, including:
  • Handling high-frequency signal paths, guard rings, shielding, and EM coupling considerations.
  • Layout of RF blocks such as mixers, LNAs, VCOs, and power amplifiers.

• Exposure to PLL, LNA, VGA, ADC, DAC, Ser Des, Bandgap, LDO, etc.
• Programming skills in SKILL for automation.
• Experience:
  
  8+ years in Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF layout design, including RF layout techniques.