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*RF Engineer*

Engineering Department | Job Description

Company: Swiftlink Technologies Inc.

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Level: Based on experience; senior engineers may be considered.

*Position Overview*

We are seeking an RF Engineer with experience in RF and analog integrated circuit design to contribute to the development of broadband RF chips and millimeter-wave products.

The role will involve circuit design, simulation, layout collaboration, tapeout verification, and prototype chip testing and debugging, supporting products for satellite communications and 5G/6G applications.

*Key Responsibilities*

· Define technical specifications and design approaches for assigned circuit blocks based on system requirements.

· Design and optimize RF or analog circuits, such as LNAs, PAs, mixers, VCOs, PLLs, RF switches, and related blocks. Assignments will depend on project needs and individual expertise.

· Perform circuit simulations to evaluate gain, noise, linearity, power consumption, bandwidth, stability, and other key performance metrics.

· Analyze process, voltage, and temperature variations and device mismatch to verify performance under different conditions.

· Collaborate with layout engineers to address matching, isolation, parasitic effects, power distribution, and grounding.

· Perform post-layout simulations and, as needed, electromagnetic simulations of passive structures and interconnects.

· Participate in design reviews, chip integration, and pre-tapeout verification, and maintain design files and verification records.

· Work with test and applications engineers to develop measurement plans and participate in prototype testing and debugging.

· Compare simulated and measured results, diagnose issues, and propose improvements for the next chip revision.

· Prepare design documentation, simulation reports, and test analysis reports, and follow company requirements for managing design information.

*Required Qualifications*

· A master?s degree or higher in Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates with a bachelor?s degree and extensive relevant experience may also be considered.

· Typically at least three years of RFIC or analog integrated circuit design experience.

· Experience and understanding of CMOS RF SOI technology.

· Familiarity with III-Vs SiGe, GaAs or GaN processes and their design flow.

· Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/SpectreRF, or equivalent design tools.

· Proficiency with Corner and Monte-Carleton statistical verification.

· Strong understanding of RF circuit fundamentals, including impedance matching, noise, linearity, stability, and frequency synthesis.

· Familiarity with DRC, LVS, parasitic extraction, and post-layout simulation workflows.

· Strong analytical, design documentation, and teamwork skills.

· Strong ability to identify problems, analyze root causes, and develop effective solutions, with a proactive approach to resolving design and testing issues.

· Ability to read technical documentation and communicate effectively in English.

*Preferred Qualifications*

· Experience designing millimeter-wave, broadband transceiver, or X, Ku/Ka-band circuits.

· Specialized design experience with PLLs, VCOs, LNAs, PAs, or mixers.

· Familiarity with ADS, EMX, HFSS, or other RF and electromagnetic simulation tools.

· Experience with a complete tapeout cycle and chip measurements.

· Understanding of the effects of packaging, evaluation boards, and test fixtures on RF performance.

· Familiarity with scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, or SKILL.

· Ability to communicate professionally in Mandarin Chinese.

*Expected Outcomes*

Complete the design and verification of assigned circuit blocks, meet agreed technical specifications, produce comprehensive and reviewable design documentation, and use prototype test results to drive continuous improvements in pro