Principal RF/Analog ASIC Design Engineer
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Principal RF/Analog ASIC Design Engineer
Hanwha-Phasor are recruiting a Principal RF/Analog ASIC 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. The Principal RF/Analog ASIC Design Engineer will be leading full ASIC chip from design all the way to production. The Principal RF/Analog ASIC Design Engineer will offer the very best technical guidance and supervision for more junior ASIC designers.
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
• Provide broad technical expertise and mentor junior team members
Organisational 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
• Minimum of 12 years experience in RF, Analog and Mixed-Signal IC design (preferably
up to 25GHz operating frequencies)
• Excellent understanding of state-of-the-art RF CMOS circuit design and transceiver
architectures
• Experience on EM modelling tools such as RFPro or EMX
• 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
• Experience on Layout design and strategy overview
Desirable:
• Experience on circuit design on FDSOI, and BICMOS process nodes for RF, Analogue
and Mixed-Signal IPs.
• 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