RF IC Design Engineer - Chelmsford, Essex | Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Innovative IC Design in a Collaborative and Forward-Thinking Team

A leading technology innovator in the semiconductor space is looking for a RF IC Design Engineer to join their growing New Product Engineering team in Chelmsford, Essex. This is a hands-on design role working on advanced RF/analogue ICs for sub-6GHz communication applications.

The successful candidate will be based at the company's UK HQ in Chelmsford, Essex, with hybrid working (3 days onsite). You will take ownership of RF/Analogue circuit blocks - from initial design and simulation to verification and silicon evaluation - as part of a collaborative engineering team.

This is an opportunity to work across high-performance SiGe and CMOS technologies, contribute to first-silicon success, and play a critical role in bringing cutting-edge RF solutions to life.

As an RF IC Design Engineer, you will:

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Design and simulate key circuit blocks such as LNAs, Mixers, Filters, PLLs, Bandgaps, and Bias circuits.

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Work on designs using both SiGe and CMOS technologies.

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Produce detailed documentation for each design block.

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Collaborate with test and layout engineers across multiple sites.

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Support chip evaluation and lab characterisation efforts.

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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong team culture.

We're looking for a motivated RF IC Design Engineer with:

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Strong experience of hands-on IC design experience.

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A Master's or PhD in Electronic Engineering or a related field.

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Strong understanding of analogue and RF design principles including mismatch, linearity, noise, and stability.

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Experience using Cadence Virtuoso and version control systems.

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Familiarity with EM tools, ESD protection design, and layout collaboration.

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Practical knowledge of IC design for manufacture and test.

Why Join?

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Be part of a trusted semiconductor brand known for quality and creativity.

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Work on advanced technologies in a scenic office setting in Chelmsford, Essex.

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Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 from home.

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Flat structure, strong engineering culture, and visible leadership.

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Long-term development opportunity in a stable and growing company.

If you're a RF IC Design Engineer who is passionate about innovation and thrives in a supportive and intellectually engaging environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to explore how you could join a high-impact team based in Chelmsford, Essex, and help shape the future of RF communications