Senior RF IC Design Engineer in Cardiff

Senior RF IC Design Engineer in Cardiff

Cardiff Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
IC Resources

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive the development of cutting-edge RF and microwave technologies.
  • Company: Expanding high-tech client based in Cardiff with a flexible working culture.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Exciting projects and a chance to mentor junior engineers.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on innovative technology.
  • Qualifications: Experience in RF and microwave IC design with strong teamwork skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

We are seeking a Senior RF IC Design Engineer to join our expanding high‑tech client based in Cardiff. Very flexible / hybrid working is available. Following a period of strong success, our client has secured several exciting new projects and is continuing to expand rapidly.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Driving the development of RFICs, RF cores, and the signal interfaces
  • Developing high‑performance RF and microwave front‑ends and transceivers for complex communication systems
  • Designing low‑noise amplifiers and signal chain blocks such as quadrature mixers, low phase‑noise PLLs, TX blocks, PA driver stages, switches, attenuators, VCOs, and amplifiers
  • Imparting expertise to more junior engineers within the group

Candidate Requirements:

  • Several years' experience in analogue, mixed‑signal, RF and microwave IC design
  • A strong track record of RF product development
  • Expertise in RF architecture, circuit design, simulation and verification, high‑frequency layout, and semiconductor process technologies (PDKs)
  • Great communication and teamwork skills, particularly useful for working within a small, rapidly expanding team

If you're excited by the opportunity to help build a growing company, work on genuinely novel technology, and make a meaningful impact from day one, I'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Caroline Pye.

Senior RF IC Design Engineer in Cardiff employer: IC Resources

IC Resources is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Cirencester. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact in rugged hardware design. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages you to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

IC Resources

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior RF IC Design Engineer in Cardiff

RF IC Design
Analogue Design
Mixed-Signal Design
Microwave IC Design
RF Architecture
Circuit Design
Simulation and Verification