Functions Of The Role

The primary function of this position will be to undertake CMOS RF IC designs implementing functionalities at the deep-cryogenic temperature regime. In this role you will be part of the IC Design team. The goal of the team is to design circuits that interface with quantum devices. No background in quantum physics is required.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing, and in particular to form a new team within the company. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.

Functions Of The Role

• Architecture-level design of low power Tx chain.
• Block-level schematic design (pre and post layout) of RF Blocks such as LNA, PLL, LO, Mixer, VGA, Filters (depending on experience).
• Provide guidance for the layout of designed blocks and review layout work.
• Document own work for peer-review and perform design reviews of other team members work.
• Support the post-silicon validation and characterization of designed RF blocks.

Experience - Essentials

• Experience in heavy research-oriented environments
• Demonstrated experience of CMOS RF IC design in sub-10GHz frequencies for low power systems.
• Industry degree qualification and at least 10+ years of work experience in RF IC Circuit Design
• Demonstrated experience in circuit design on or below CMOS 65nm RF processes.
• Demonstrated experience with the Cadence Design environment and SpectreRF.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of RF design. Capable of providing feedback on the validity of the working principles of a circuit without the assistance of simulation software.
• Understanding of RF testing and demonstrated experience in the application of DFT of RF blocks.
• Knowledge of one or more industry-standard EM simulation toolset (ADS, EMX, CDT, HFSS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high-level of self-management and self-motivation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience - Desirable

• Experience in block-level Layout
• Knowledge of Verilog-A
• Demonstrated experience of MOSFET device modelling frameworks (BSIM preferred)
• Programming knowledge (Python, SKILL preferably)
• Knowledge of CMOS fabrication technology

Benefits

• Be part of a creative, world-leading team
• Competitive salary and share options scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Central London location

EEO Statement

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.

Internal Job Reference Number

HRS-81

About Us

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.