Senior RF IC Design Engineer - Essex - up to £80,000

Mploy Group is working with a pioneering semiconductor manufacturer to recruit a Senior RF IC Design Engineer for a senior position within their advanced product development team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll take the lead in designing, simulating, and verifying complete RF/analogue sub-systems for next-generation sub-6G ICs. You’ll be a recognised authority in RF circuit design, mentoring junior engineers, shaping best practices, and delivering first-time-right silicon.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the design of high-performance RF/analogue building blocks including LNAs, mixers, oscillators, filters, VGAs, TIAs, PAs, PLLs, high-speed multiplexers, bias networks, and bandgaps.

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Apply BiCMOS and RF-CMOS processes to deliver innovative, production-ready solutions.

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Oversee design reviews, collaborate with verification and test teams, and ensure robust characterisation.

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Produce detailed design documentation to support production, testing, and product lifecycle management.

Candidate Profile

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MSc, PhD, or equivalent in electronics or related field.

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5+ years of RF/analogue IC design experience.

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Strong grasp of RF principles: linearity, noise, stability, mismatch.

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Proven track record with SiGe Bipolar and CMOS processes.

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Skilled in Cadence...