RF Team Leader

Sepura plc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company based in Cambridge is seeking an RF Team Leader to manage the RF Electronics Development Team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering and extensive experience in RF design and development. Responsibilities include overseeing a team, conducting design reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on various projects. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential, along with proficiency in RF systems and technologies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in RF design and development, preferably in telecommunications.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of RF design engineers providing technical leadership.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure RF systems meet performance standards.
• Collaborate with software and audio teams to integrate RF solutions.

Skills

RF Tx/Rx Architectures

RF Receivers

RF Transmitters

RF Power Amplifiers

EMC/EMI

Frequency Generators

Antenna design

Broadband communications

LTE/4G/5G

Simulation tools (ADS/CST)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Telecommunications or a related field

Job description

Overview

RF Team Leader role within the Research and Development team at Sepura Ltd, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge. The role includes managing the RF Electronics Development Team and contributing to development projects as an RF Design Engineer. The right candidate will have a proven track record in RF electronics design, leadership and/or mentoring a technical team, enjoy problem solving and be an excellent communicator.

Your Role

Your main responsibilities can include:

• Managing a team of RF design engineers, including:
  • Management of resource allocations against agreed priorities
  • Technical leadership within the RF discipline
  • Providing guidance to mentors of junior team members
  • Performance management and personal development reviews
  • Reinforcing process and setting standards
• Technical design and specification of baseband circuitry for radio terminal products:
  • Complete subsystem design and implementation
  • Integration with Baseband, Audio and MMI subsystems
  • Component specification and sourcing
  • Design test documentation
  • Schematic creation and PCB layout supervision
  • Technical requirements analysis
  • Resolutions of design and integration issues
  • Type approval support
  • Technical support to end customers
  • Regular reporting to senior stakeholders

Your Day to Day

Our customer base includes many industries and markets worldwide. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions are developed for users in multiple sectors to meet critical communications challenges. You will be supported by your manager and team, and collaborate with other departments across the business.

• Regular meetings to review project progress, set priorities, and address challenges
• Conduct design reviews to ensure RF systems meet performance standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with baseband, software, and audio teams to integrate RF solutions into broader projects
• Assist mentors providing guidance and support on technical issues
• Engage in project management activities, such as updating project timelines, managing resources, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met

What you need to succeed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Extensive experience in RF design and development, preferably in the telecommunications or critical communications industry
• In-depth knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing
• Proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring engineering teams
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in at least 3 of the following: RF Tx/Rx Architectures, RF Receivers, RF Transmitters, RF Power Amplifiers, EMC/EMI, Frequency Generators, Antenna design, Broadband communications, LTE/4G/5G, Simulation tools (ADS/CST), testing procedures and facilities

• Proficiency in at least 2 of the following technologies: TETRA (100-900 MHz), GSM (800/900/1800 MHz), LTE/4G/5G (700-2700 MHz), GNSS (1.6-2 GHz), WiFi (2.4-6 GHz)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of leading a team and collaborating with other departments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively

• Nice to have: experience with PMR systems, familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance, knowledge of beamforming or MIMO, proficiency in additional RF programming languages

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