RF & Microwave IC Designer (Radar & Defense)
The Hague
Full time (40 hours per week)
Medior-Senior
About this job
We are currently looking for a RF & Microwave IC Designer to join the team in The Hague.
To support the continuity and growth of cutting-edge radar programs, we are looking for two experienced RF & Microwave IC Designers to strengthen our client's Radar Technology department.
In this role, you will work on state-of-the-art RF and microwave ICs used in advanced radar systems within the defense domain. You’ll contribute independently to the design, simulation, layout, and tape-out preparation of high-performance integrated circuits, collaborating closely with fellow IC designers and radar system specialists.
Job details
RF & Microwave IC Designer
Main responsibilities
This is an ideal opportunity for engineers with a strong background in analog electronics, silicon technologies, BiCMOS, and/or III-V, who enjoy working at the intersection of circuit design and real-world system applications.
You will contribute to one of the following (based on expertise):
(Bi)CMOS RF/Microwave IC Design
- Design and layout of RF/microwave IC components in (Bi)CMOS semiconductor technology
- Prepare designs for chip integration and tape-out
- Clearly document design choices, trade-offs, and achieved results
III-V RF/Microwave IC Design
- Design and layout of RF/microwave IC components in III-V semiconductor technology
- Prepare designs for chip integration and tape-out
- Clearly document design choices, trade-offs, and achieved results
Your main responsibilities:
- Design, simulate, and characterize RF and microwave IC components in (Bi)CMOS or III-V technologies
- Perform circuit-level and EM simulations
- Optimize IC layouts for performance, robustness, and manufacturability
- Collaborate closely with other IC designers and radar system specialists
- Translate system-level requirements into well-founded IC design choices
- Contribute to high-impact radar applications in the defense domain
Requirements
You
Work on real radar systems, not just simulations.
- HBO, WO Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in RF/Microwave IC design
- Strong background in analog electronics and silicon technologies
- Experience with (Bi)CMOS and/or III–V semiconductor technologies
- Proven involvement in IC tape-outs
- Hands-on experience with ADS and/or Cadence
Additional requirements
- Availability to work at least 3 days per week on-site in The Hague
- Willingness to work in the defense domain (VGB screening required)
- Excellent command of English (Dutch is a plus)
Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee.
Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new RF & Microwave IC Designer?
Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter
directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.
Our story
At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.
Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.
We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.
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How to apply
Would you like to hear more? Send your CV and
motivational letter to
recruitment@stcorp.nl
or
apply directly
through our website.
Kindly note that acquisition from third parties (e.g.
agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome.