RF Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; Cambridge, Colchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join their team in Cambridge or Essex. This role involves designing and testing RF-based systems and products, requiring over six years of experience in RF circuit design. The ideal candidate will possess strong microwave, RF, and analogue design skills and will work closely with a supportive team in a cutting-edge lab environment. Applicants must be UK-based and hold relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience in RF-based circuit design.
• Experience developing products from concept to design verification.
• Good microwave and RF design skills, including RF amplifier and filter design.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test new RF-based systems and products.
• Explain complex technical matters to non-technical customers.
• Work with a team to turn ideas into reality.

Skills

RF circuit design

Analogue design

Microwave skills

Team leadership

Education

Good MEng in electronic engineering or similar

Job description

Job Title: Senior RF Engineer

Location: Cambridge or Essex, UK

Type: Permanent

On-Site Working Required, No Sponsorship Available and UK Eyes only - SC Clearance desirable

Responsibilities

Our client are looking for an experienced senior RF electronics engineer to join the team, possessing the experience necessary to play a key role in designing, building and testing new RF-based systems and products. In addition to the technical skills necessary, you will be comfortable explaining complex technical matters to non-technical customers.

The role provides the opportunity to use your technical skills to work with a team to follow exciting new ideas through from concept into reality. You will have the satisfaction of working with a supportive and experienced team of subject matter experts, in a state-of-the-art electronics lab containing the latest test and measurement equipment (spectrum/network analysis/anechoic chambers)

Key Requirements

• Good MEng in electronic engineering (or similar discipline).
• 6+ years post-graduate experience in designing RF-based circuits (e.g. for radios and/or radars).
• Experience developing products and modules from concept through to successful design verification.
• Good microwave, RF and analogue design and simulation skills. RF amplifier, filter and frequency synthesiser design.

Desirables

• Radio and/or radar systems knowledge
• Team leadership and/or line management experience
• Digital circuit design skills
• Experience of mm-wave frequency design

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