Semiconductor / RFIC Design Engineer

About the Role:

F.A.S.T. is developing what would be the world's first all-digital S-Band radar chipset — a homegrown UAE ITAR-free capability. The RFIC Engineer will own the chip-level design, from schematic to GDSII, and drive the programme through tape-out.

• Design RF/mixed-signal ICs for S-Band radar transceivers in 180 nm / 130 nm RFCMOS or BiCMOS processes
• Own circuit blocks: LNA, PA, mixer, PLL/VCO, ADC/DAC interface circuits
• Lead schematic capture, layout, and post-layout simulation in Cadence or equivalent EDA tools
• Manage tape-out submissions, MPW shuttle selection, and wafer testing
• Co-author patent applications for novel circuit topologies
• Work with the RF systems team to meet S-Band radar transceiver specifications

• MSc or PhD in Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, or VLSI Design
• 3+ years RFIC or mixed-signal IC design experience
• Hands-on Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent; experience with TSMC or similar CMOS processes
• Understanding of S-parameter characterisation, noise figure, linearity metrics (IIP3, P1dB)