Senior RF Engineer

Sepura plc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications solutions provider seeks a Senior RF Engineer for their Research and Development team in Waterbeach, Cambridge. The role involves RF electronics design, technical requirements analysis, and resolving integration issues. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering and have extensive RF design experience, especially in the telecommunications sector. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with knowledge of RF systems. Travel may be required, with expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in RF design and development.
• Knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing.
• Strong time management with proven project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF systems at the component level.
• Conduct performance tests and optimizations.
• Collaborate with various teams on RF solutions.

Skills

RF design experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Tools

ADS

CST

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior RF Engineer to play a pivotal role within our Research and Development team. The role focuses on RF electronics design, collaboration across subsystems, and contributing to development projects. The position is based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Role

Your main responsibilities can include:

• Technical design and specification of RF 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

Day to Day

Our diverse customer base spans various industries and markets globally. We have developed comprehensive TETRA and LTE solutions tailored for users across multiple sectors to address their critical communication needs. At Sepura, no two days are the same. You will receive support from your manager and team, and collaborate with different departments throughout the company.

Your technical engineering responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing RF systems at the component level
• Conducting performance tests and optimizations to meet specified performance criteria
• Leading integration and prototyping efforts to ensure seamless integration of sub-systems with larger systems or components
• Collaborating with baseband, software, and audio teams to incorporate RF solutions into broader projects
• Creating detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and performance assessments

This role may require some travel, so the successful candidate will need a full, clean driving license and their own car. Travel expenses will be covered.

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, ideally within the telecommunications or critical communications industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing
• Proven hands-on design experience
• Strong time management and communication skills, with a history of delivering projects or tasks on time and with high quality

Experience and Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Significant experience at design level in at least three of the following areas:
  • RF Tx/Rx Architectures
  • RF Receivers
  • RF Transmitters
  • RF Power Amplifiers
  • EMC/EMI
  • Frequency Generators
  • Antenna design
  • Antenna tuning
  • Matching networks and
  • Broadband communications
  • LTE/4G/5G
• Component selection
• Simulation tools and modelling such as ADS and/or CST
• Testing procedures, protocols, and facilities like anechoic chambers and screening rooms
• Strong experience in at least two 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 – 2.4-6GHz
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with the team and collaborate with other departments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively assign both internal and external resources
• Excellent hands-on experience handling sensitive PCBs and performing component level activities such as rework and/or modifications

Nice to have

• Experience with professional mobile radio (PMR) systems
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance in the telecommunications industry
• Knowledge of advanced RF technologies, such as beamforming or MIMO
• Proficiency in additional programming languages relevant to RF design and testing

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