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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