RF IC Design Engineer 2026

MediaTek; Maidstone, Cambourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a candidate in Maidstone, England to join their RF team focused on 5G and 6G technologies. The role involves designing and verifying analog and RF circuit blocks, requiring an MEng/MSc/PhD in Electronic Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess skills in CMOS design and demonstrate strong analytical abilities, with opportunities for mentorship from experienced RF designers. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 with modules covering analog or RF integrated circuit design.
• Good understanding of IC layout and manufacturing process.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation and verification of key analog and RF circuit blocks for 5G and 6G RF ICs.
• Work on different parts of RF transceiver systems and benefit from mentoring.

Skills

Experience with CMOS analog or RF integrated circuit design

Strong analytical skills

Self-motivated and autonomous work capabilities

Effective communication across time zones and cultures

Innovative thinking

Education

MEng/MSc/PhD degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Cadence Analog Design Environment

EM simulation tools

RF measurement equipment

Job description

Job Overview

MediaTek Cambourne, England, United Kingdom. This is a great opportunity to become part of MediaTek’s globally experienced RF team working on state-of-the-art 5G and 6G RF products in advanced CMOS processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation and verification of key analog and RF circuit blocks for 5G and 6G RF ICs such as filters, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixers or PLLs.
• Work on different parts of the RF transceiver systems over time and benefit from mentoring by experienced RF designers.

Qualifications and Essential Skills

• MEng/MSc/PhD degree (graduating in 2026) in Electronic Engineering with modules covering analog or RF integrated circuit design.
• Experience with CMOS analog or RF integrated circuit design.
• Good understanding of IC layout and manufacturing process.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work both in a team and autonomously.
• Able to communicate effectively with people across different time zones and cultures.
• An innovative thinker with a passion for challenging technical problem solving.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Cadence Analog Design Environment.
• Experience with EM simulation tools.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment.
• Knowledgeable of RF system specification concepts such as NF, IP3, IP2.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.

Location

Our UK RF Design Team is located in Maidstone, Kent and Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. Both locations offer living environments in traditional rural villages or local towns, with outstanding schools nearby. They are within about one hour of central London and main London airports. You will have the option to work in either location.

Company and Opportunities

MediaTek is the world’s 5th largest global fabless semiconductor company and a leading supplier of chipsets for Smartphones, Smart TVs, Broadband Networking, Arm Chromebooks, Android tablets and Smart Home devices. We enable more than 2 billion connected devices every year. MediaTek seeks people with passion and work ethic, broad technical skills, and readiness to master new technologies and tackle industry challenges to positively impact billions of future users.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative global culture and a competitive compensation package.

Compensation and Closing Date

Competitive Package Available

Closing Date - 19-Oct-2025