RFIC - System Designer

Griffinfire
11 months ago
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At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an RFIC – System Designer within the Electronics/RF team to enable Quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!

What You’ll Accomplish:

  1. Lead the design and architecture activities for RF and RFIC delivery systems.
  2. Oversee all RF and RFIC aspects of design, simulation, testing methodologies, integration, verification, and testing.
  3. Document RF and RFIC circuits and verification tests comprehensively.
  4. Expand your expertise across various engineering domains.
  5. Collaborate with electronics engineers, RF engineers, chip designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists to achieve common goals.
  6. Ensure the use of cutting-edge RF and RFIC solutions.
  7. Assist in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.
  8. Participate in project planning, risk management, and scheduling.
  9. Contribute to rapid proof-of-concept developments and feasibility discussions.

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:

  1. Extensive RF front and backend design experience (VHF – X-band).
  2. Proven hands-on experience in designing complex commercial RF and RFIC systems from concept to delivery.
  3. Proficiency with FEA tools, particularly Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.

Must-have Skills:

  1. At least 8 years of practical experience in RF and RFIC design.
  2. Expertise in developing and executing test plans for complex RF and RFIC systems.
  3. Knowledge of low noise design techniques and testing low noise RF and RFIC systems.
  4. Demonstrated success in bringing RF and RFIC subsystem designs to market.
  5. Proficiency with FEA tools, especially Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.
  6. Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
  7. Strong documentation skills.
  8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player.
  9. A minimum of a 2.1 BEng/BSc Degree in System or Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Nice-to-have Skills:

  1. Experience in analogue design.
  2. PCB design experience (VHF-X-band).
  3. Familiarity with the RF and RFIC vendor supply chain.
  4. Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices.
  5. Experience in team and/or project management.

Competitive salary, equity options, an unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible working options, a 10% matching pension, a generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, personal development budget, and relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion. At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.

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