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Principal mmWave IC Design Engineer

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TUSK IC is a fabless millimeter-wave (mmWave) IC design company based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded in 2018 as a KU Leuven spin-off, we’ve built a strong reputation for solving the toughest RF and semiconductor challenges in automotive, industrial, and communications markets.

We’re now entering a new and pivotal phase: developing our own product line of Ka-band chips and modules for satellite communications (SatCom). Our focus is on next-generation user terminals for global satellite connectivity — a market on the verge of explosive growth. “New Space” is fueling a wide range of business and investment opportunities, with communications emerging as the biggest growth market, and at the heart of strategic autonomy discussions.

At TUSK IC, we believe in technical excellence and customer impact. We build trust through results. If you want to be part of a team where ambition and execution go hand in hand, you’ll feel at home!

Job description

As Principal mmWave IC Design Engineer, you will strengthen our existing team of designers and drive  the implementation of our SatCom front-end product. You will work on R&D and implementation of state-of-the art ASICs for the next generation of mmWave products, including feasibility study, design, layout, simulation, package design and measurement. You will take a leading role in the projects you work on.

You will become a core member of our team, with a large influence on business and technical decisions. Clear communication during client interactions is essential. Your product mindset will help Tusk IC strengthen its position in the Satcom market by delivering customer-focused, high-impact solutions.

Education

  • MSc or PhD in in electrical engineering with a focus on analog, RF and mmWave ASIC design
  • 10+ years of transistor-level RF/mmWave IC design experience for products in CMOS, SOI and/or SiGe
  • 10+ years of IC design experience for production (PVT variation, electromigration, aging, DFM) and full design cycle: specs to qualified silicon in production

Responsibilities and challenges

  • Take the lead in mmWave ASIC projects
  • Guide and support the designers of the team
  • Spec definition, architecture selection and system-level design of mmWave modules and component
  • Circuit design, layout and verification of mmWave building blocks
  • 2D and 3D EM simulations for interconnect, passives and packages
  • Clear and concise reporting, interaction with customers
  • Dealing with ambiguity, able to make effective decisions based on limited information/unclear goals
  • Come up with creative solutions to new problems
  • Prepared to take on ad-hoc tasks

Competences and qualifications

  • Expert knowledge and experience with leading IC design tools: Cadence, ADS, Synopsys or Mentor
  • Expert knowledge in transistor-level layout extraction and verification (PEX), DRC and LVS
  • Electromagnetic modelling of high-frequency circuits + relevant EDA tools (Momentum, EMX, Peakview, HFSS, CST, …)
  • Extensive lab experience
  • Proficient in a scientific scripting or programming language (e.g. Matlab, Python)
  • Eager to learn and willingness to adopt new tools and design techniques
  • Clear communication skills
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

What we offer

  • A dynamic and fast-growing scale-up environment where your impact is visible from day one
  • Hybrid working with up to 3 days of remote work per week
  • A beautiful Art Nouveau office in Antwerp, conveniently located near Berchem train station
  • The chance to contribute to truly next-generation satellite communication products used in the real world
  • Competitive salary package with attractive benefits
  • A smart, kind, international and ambitious team you’ll learn from — and enjoy working with
  • Gourmet coffee, carefully selected by our local coffee aficionado
  • Budget for learning and development (courses, conferences, books)

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Principal mmWave IC Design Engineer

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