RF IC designer with EM background

We are looking for an enthusiastic open-minded RF IC designer with EM background, ready to surf the wave of innovation.

What you will do

As RF IC designer, you will join a team spread focused on the development of innovative mm-wave and sub-THz (circuit) solutions for sensing/telecommunication/testing, in the most advanced CMOS and III-V technologies, including the related radiating elements and antenna-arrays.

Your role will cover a dynamic mix of tasks:

• Development-on-demands
• Participation to funded projects
• Internal research and students mentoring.
• Contribute to scientific dissemination through technical reports, publications, and conference presentations will be another key part of your job at IMEC.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

We are looking for an enthusiastic open-minded candidate, ready to surf the wave of innovation. The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is a strict requirement, given the multi-faceted aspects of our activity.

• MSc or PhD in Electronics or related fields.
• Experience of IC-design for RF ICs in CMOS technologies.  Experience in III-V technologies is a plus.
• You are familiar with and have experience in analog integrated circuit design. Comfortable with Cadence design environment.
• EM and microwave-engineering background is a plus
• Proven ability to analyze and design mm-wave passive structures (e.g. transmission lines, distribution networks, radiating apertures, antenna-arrays, radome, et al.).
• Experience with measurement systems (probers, VNAs, mm-wave calibration) is a relevant plus.
• Open-minded attitude to learn new skills and expand its expertise boundaries.

Job details

Title
RF IC designer with EM background

Employer
imec

Location
Kapeldreef 75 Leuven, Belgium

Published
2026-04-01

Application deadline
Unspecified

Job type
Researcher

Field
Communication Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics