Wireless Innovative MMIC (WIMMIC), a semiconductor business based in Spain and the UK. Part of the Celestia Technologies Group (CTG), is looking for an experienced PA design engineer to be its new team member.

A broad range of technical domains are being worked on including Antenna, RF, Signal Processing, Beamforming, Digital Design and Real-time Software.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive welcoming work environment where everyone is happy, productive and able to maximize their individual potential.

Role & Responsibilities

• Generate new PA topologies and architectures to achieve very challenging system requirements
• Create floorplanning of entire layout and assist in on-chip layout
• Optimise given specification and design of on-chip blocks such as Power amplifiers, RF switches, attenuators, biasing circuits
• Desirable experience includes Ku / Ka frequency bands operation for satellite applications including Phased Array antennas (PAA)
• Evaluate the designed chip in the lab either in hand- or automated measurements
• Discuss block and system performance with System Engineers
• Prepare and participate in design, spec., and layout reviews
• Take ownership of your tasks; plan and execute in line with project needs
• Document and disseminate your works in line with project wide expectation
• Report to Technical Director

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 10+ years commercial experience designing RF solutions and key blocks. Power amplifiers, bias circuits, op-amps, using SiGe BiCMOS, RF CMOS
• Familiar with well-known RFIC design tools, such as Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre
• Experience of using RLC extraction and mutual coupling using Cadence EMX
• Familiar with RF CMOS, SOI, SiGe BiCMOS technologies
• Understanding limitations and solutions of practical RF circuits and packages, e.g., coupling effects, isolation requirements, track and substrate loses, antenna feed calibration, signal loss at interfaces etc.
• Familiar with lab test setups using signal analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, digital oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office tools and competent working on either Windows or Linux
• BSc, Masters or PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, or similar
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• A can-do mind set

What do we offer?

A professional and stimulating working environment in the semiconductor industry with the possibility to work in an international team, with innovative projects.

Additional requisites

• Please clarify if you require any Permit/Visa to work in the UK.
• Working knowledge of Spanish is a plus.