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Our client, a leading innovator in advanced semiconductor solutions based in Andover, MA, is seeking a talented Senior RF Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. You'll be part of a company renowned for pushing the boundaries of RF technology, where innovation thrives, and your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of wireless communication. About the Role: As a Senior RF Design Engineer, you will spearhead the development of RF Front-end Modules (FEMs), focusing on high-frequency RF T/R modules. Your responsibilities will include designing complex components such as power and multi-path T/R switches, low noise amplifiers, matching circuits, filters, SMT components, integrated passive devices (IPD), MIPI controls, and LDOs. You will play a crucial role in optimising FEM performance to exceed customer expectations, collaborating closely with IC designers and contributing to package/substrate design and floor planning. Hands-on experience with prototype hardware tuning and lab evaluation will be essential to validate and refine designs. Qualifications as a Senior RF Design Engineer: Strong understanding of RF systems, proficiency in cellular standards, and familiarity with RFFE module requirements. Proven track record in designing passive components such as matching circuits, baluns, filters, and direction couplers. Experience with RF design simulation tools (e.g., Keysight ADS) and adept at interpreting data displays. Proficiency in 3-D (HFSS, FEM) and 2.5-D EM (EMX, Momentum, Sonnet) design/simulation tools. Familiarity with thermal design simulations and basic knowledge of ESD protection strategies. Strong hands-on lab skills for characterisation, debugging, and familiarity with lab instruments (Network Analysers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.). Ability to independently execute project tasks with minimal supervision. Collaborative mindset, committed to meeting product requirements and project schedules. Responsibilities as a Senior RF Design Enigneer: Lead the development of RF modules, ensuring alignment with system requirements and optimising performance trade-offs. Collaborate with IC designers on floorplanning and co-design of FEM package/MCM substrate, providing critical package models for design simulations. Design passive circuits (matching circuits, baluns, filters, direction couplers) within MCM FEM packages or IC substrates. Coordinate with MCM layout designers to fabricate printed circuit boards and other FEM packages, ensuring seamless integration. Support hardware validations, analyse measurement data, and iterate designs for optimal performance. Provide comprehensive data analysis and performance reports to guide the design and product development teams. Join a team of innovators at the forefront of RF technology, where your contributions will drive the development of next-generation wireless solutions. In Andover, MA, you'll work in a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and professional growth. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a global impact. Interested in the position? Please feel free to apply or contact Zac Taylor.

We are working with an industry leading company seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join their expanding team for work on various projects from initial stages to production. Offering design tools, experienced engineers, and in-house manufacturing capabilities for RF/mmW technology. The role involves developing new products in collaboration with the team. The company creates a variety of products, ranging from specialised devices to large-scale telecommunications and defence equipment. Job Purpose: The role involves designing RF/mmW components and systems, ensuring they meet electrical performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability standards. Responsibilities Overview as a Senior RF Design Engineer: Design and develop RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules, and systems for telecommunications and defence products. Specify, design, simulate, and realise RF/mmW elements, including transmission lines, various filter types, couplers, synthesizers/multipliers, and IC/MMIC components. Collaborate with the mechanical design team on electromechanical concept designs. Collaborate with the electronics/PCB design team for support electronics and high-frequency PCB layout. Analyse system line-up. Perform thermal, MTBF, and component derating analysis, adhering to company/customer requirements. Prepare design documentation like design logbooks, data packs, and peer reviews for design release and production. Deliver fully verified and documented designs within project constraints. Participate in and initiate design reviews to manage risk. Verify and validate designs, prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability testing. Maintain an up-to-date design compliance matrix with evidence of compliance data. Troubleshoot and diagnose manufactured products during introduction, defining diagnostic procedures. Requirements as a Senior RF Design Engineer: Relevant degree in RF/Communications Engineering or equivalent. Proficiency in RF design tools like Microwave Office, CST, EMPro, and ADS. Demonstrable experience in microwave circuit/system design, including line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis, and DFM. Experience in transceiver product design. Benefits: Competitive Salary Package Pension contribution (up to 8%) Long term incapacity benefit 75% salary Life assurance 4x salary 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Holiday Purchase Scheme Flexible/Hybrid working And much, much, more. If you’re interested in applying for this position as a Senior RF Design Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor

IC Resources is working with a client who is looking for RF design engineers to join their team on a contract basis. Onsite - North East/West UK Outside IR35 3-6-month contract with possible extension Experience needed Strong background in microwave design DFM Line-up analyses, tolerance and yield analysis Experience using RF Design tools is mandatory Experience with High frequencies and Microwave frequency converters If you would be interested in this contract, or know someone who would be a good fit then please get in contact with Max Martin.

IC Resources is working with a UK based client who is looking for an experienced RF/Microwave design engineer to join one of their exciting new projects. North UK Outside IR35 Onsite 3 days a week To be considered for this role you must have the following: Experience of RF design at microwace frequencies Transceiver design Microwave Office, CST, ADS experience Microwave circuit/system design If your skills are a match or you know someone who might be a good fit for the role then please contact Max Martin.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly successful company supplying the cellular industry. They have a new requirement for a Senior RF IC Design power Amplifier engineer based at their design centre in Andover, Massachusetts, USA In this role the Senior RF IC Design Engineer will be leading RF IC Designs for wireless communications and will be involved in the design of power amplifiers, switches and low noise amplifiers for WLAN using BiCMOS which is essential to this role. SiGe HBT, GaAs and GaN is also used and is an advantage. You will be performing detailed circuit design and simulation and driving detailed IC layout, lab evaluation and back fitting of designs. Experience is required in: RF IC Design specifically in PA (power amplifier) Design and systems architecture in the multi-GHz frequency range The successful applicant will have at least 8 years experience from within a similar role including experience in switches and LNA circuits, Agilent ADS, GoldenGate and Cadence Virtuoso design tools. Knowledge in ESD protection techniques, bias and detector circuit design and filter/matching design techniques is ideal. You will be working with IC layout and lab evaluation teams and will be responsible for: Giving technical presentations and data summaries. Experience with RF test and measurement equipment and an understanding of WiFi technology is ideal. You will be an excellent communicator who has a proven history of delivering production products and familiarity with all stages of the product lifecycle, able to generate clear technical presentations. It is not possible to sponsor a working visa for this position so the successful applicant will have permission to work in the United States of America. Contact Leon from IC Resources today to apply.

This is an opportunity for a Senior RF IC Design Engineer or MMIC Designer to join an expanding company working on developing high tech communications and radar technologies. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on antenna technology to serve markets including; broadband mobility, satellite communications and Internet of Things (IoT). As the Senior RF IC Design Engineer you will be responsible for the design of Ku/Ka band RF Transmitters & Receivers using deep sub-micron technologies for next generation of satellite communications and will be responsible for delivery of ASIC Specifications, architecture design, circuit design & verification, review, IC qualification & production release. You will will work closely across the organisation from layout & test teams to systems, antenna, hardware teams to ensure on-time delivery of leading ASICs. You will also assist in choosing the fabrication process & technology vendors, setup process flow and ensuring design governance, create product development plans and technology roadmaps. Industry degree qualified you will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in the design of RF ICs in deep sub- micron technologies (preferably 15GHz or higher operating frequencies) with chip lead experience in 2 or more successful tape-outs. Responsibilities Include: ASIC specifications, architecture design, top level design & verification, block level designs and on-time tape-out of ASICs. Design of transmitter & receiver blocks in Ku/Ka band in deep sub- micron CMOS technologies. Hands-on block-level design of various RF blocks such as PA, LNA, VGA, Phase shifters, Power Splitters/combiners. Delivering high quality RF/Analog blocks with leading edge performance using innovative architectures and circuit implementations. Co-ordinate and manage design activities with other colleagues. Collaborate with CAD, process technology, package design, Antenna & hardware teams. Document own work Experience is desired in 22nm FDSOI or other sub 45nm CMOS process nodes for RF/High speed ICs and/or experience in mmW/RF IC design, LNA design and RF PAs. Excellent communication skills are required as well as the ability to take responsibility for complex circuit and system designs within delivery timescales. You will have the ability to interact with engineering teams across multiple disciplines during ASIC project stream development. Visa sponsorship is available for the successful applicant. Contact Leon at IC Resources to apply and find out more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Staff RF IC Design Engineer to join a leader in the area of RF IC Design for cellular applications. You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly experienced RF IC Design team working on state-of-the-art 5G RF products in advanced CMOS processes. Your responsibilities will include the specification, design, implementation and verification of challenging Analog and RF circuit blocks or sub systems for 5G RF ICs such as filters, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers or mixers. Your focus will be on delivering leading edge analog and RF circuit blocks with excellent performance on first silicon. PhD or Masters degree qualified within the relevant field, the successful Senior Staff RF IC Design Engineer will have a minimum of 5 years industrial experience with strong experience in designing RF circuits in advanced CMOS technologies (16nm or below). A strong analytical approach is required with a clear track record of success and delivery. You will have an excellent understanding of modern transceiver architectures and a good working knowledge of RF IC layout optimisation. Experience with the Cadence Analog Design environment is essential and experience with advanced circuit simulation tools and EM simulation tools is ideal. Desirable skills include: Excellent knowledge of RF system analysis and able to work effectively with RF System and Application Engineers to define the specification Good understanding of RF performance requirements for cellular systems Experience in high dynamic range RF measurements You will be an innovative thinker with a passion for challenging technical problem solving as well as being a strong team player able to collaborate on complex projects. You will have excellent communication skills being able to communicate effectively with people across different timezones and cultures. Competitive basic salary but excellent benefits and bonus is on offer as well as an opportunity for career progression. To apply, Please contact Leon.