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Senior MMIC Design Engineer
FiltronicSenior MMIC Design Engineer designing cutting-edge MMIC solutions for defence systems at Filtronic in Sedgefield. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on RF technology and product development.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and laying out advanced MMICs, including Low Noise Amplifiers and Power Amplifiers, utilizing GaAs and GaN technologies. Proficient in circuit simulation, RF measurement, and device characterization, with a strong understanding of RF/microwave communication systems.
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MMIC DesignRF Amplifier DesignGaAs TechnologyDevice CharacterizationTechnical Leadership
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Hard Skills
Circuit SimulationDesign VerificationThermal AnalysisReliability AssessmentTest Specification DevelopmentRF MeasurementDevice CharacterizationFrequency Conversion Circuit DesignMillimetre-Wave Product DesignSemiconductor Process Technology
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringTechnical Leadership
Tools & Technologies
RF Test EquipmentProbe StationsWIN Semiconductor PP10-1x Process Technology
Industry Keywords
Electronic EngineeringRF EngineeringMicrowave EngineeringSemiconductor IndustryMMIC HEMT Technologies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and layout advanced MMICs using technologies including GaAs, GaN and InP
- Develop high-performance:
- Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)
- Power Amplifiers (PAs)
- Gain Blocks
- Up & Down Converters
- Variable Attenuators
- Frequency Multipliers
- Select appropriate semiconductor process technologies for new designs
- Carry out circuit simulation, optimisation and design verification
- Produce complete design documentation and support fabrication release
- Work closely with semiconductor foundries throughout development
- Perform thermal analysis, reliability (MTBF) assessments and validation testing
- Develop test specifications and characterise devices using our state-of-the-art RF laboratories
- Participate in and lead technical design reviews
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver products on time and to specification.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree, Masters or PhD in Electronic Engineering, RF Engineering, Microwave Engineering or equivalent commercial experience
- Significant industrial experience designing MMICs within the semiconductor industry
- Strong experience designing RF amplifiers, LNAs and frequency conversion circuits using GaAs and/or GaN MMIC HEMT technologies
- Excellent hands-on RF measurement and device characterisation skills using probe stations and RF test equipment
- Experience taking designs from concept through fabrication and verification
- Strong understanding of RF/microwave communication systems
- Desirable experience includes:
- Knowledge of WIN Semiconductor PP10-1x process technology
- Experience of millimetre-wave products operating above 37GHz
- Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary, commensurate with your experience
- 37.5 hour working week
- 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
- Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
- Income Protection Insurance
- Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
- Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Volunteering day
- Learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working available