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Senior MMIC Design Engineer

πŸ“… Jul 19
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πŸ“œ Description

  • Design and lay out MMICs using GaAs, GaN and InP technologies.
  • Develop amplifiers, converters, gain blocks, attenuators and frequency multipliers.
  • Select semiconductor processes and perform circuit simulation, optimisation and design verification.
  • Prepare design documentation, support fabrication release and work with semiconductor foundries.
  • Conduct thermal analysis, reliability assessments, validation testing and device characterisation.
  • Lead or participate in design reviews and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver products.

πŸ› οΈ Requirements

  • 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
  • Knowledge of WIN Semiconductor PP10-1x process technology
  • Experience of millimetre-wave products operating above 37GHz
  • Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience.

✨ Benefits

  • 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
Full job description

Filtronic is growing.

We support some of the world's leading companies within the space and defence sectors, and now looking for an experienced Senior MMIC Design Engineer to join our expanding engineering team at our state-of-the-art headquarters in NETPark, Sedgefield, County Durham, UK.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of microwave and millimetre-wave technology, designing world-class MMIC solutions operating from 37GHz to 115GHz and beyond for next-generation communication and defence systems.

The Role

Working alongside our highly experienced RF, microwave, electronics and systems engineers, you'll take ownership of the design and development of high-performance MMICs, helping bring innovative products from concept through to production.

You'll be involved in challenging projects where performance, reliability and manufacturability are critical, whilst having the opportunity to influence technology direction and mentor other engineers.

What You'll Be Doing

  • 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

We're looking for an engineer with significant commercial experience in MMIC design who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and developing innovative RF solutions.

You'll ideally have:

  • 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.

About Filtronic

Filtronic is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of advanced RF, microwave and mmWave solutions for the Space, Aerospace, Defence and Telecommunications markets. Our technology enables some of the world's most demanding communications systems, and we're continuing to invest in our people, products and facilities as we grow.

If you're looking for the opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge RF technology within a collaborative engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Please call our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on 07483 917543 if you would like to chat about this role or clarify the salary prior to investing your time applying.

Benefits include:

  • 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

Please note that some employee benefits are available upon successfully completing your probationary period. Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

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