RF Design Engineer - Cambridge

This leading global player in the radio communications industry is seeking a hands-on RF Design Engineer, passionate about design and problem-solving, to join their expanding UK R&D team.

Job Purpose: You will be expected to design and develop analogue and digital radio transceivers in the VHF and UHF frequency bands with the main focus on transmitter subsystem.

This is a hands on role in which you will construct prototype circuits, oversee RF PCB layouts, operate test equipment and support design up to and beyond production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Improvement: Be the technical lead for resolving production issues and improving the performance of existing product lines.
• New Product Development: Design and integrate advanced RF subsystems with BT/WiFi/Cellular for our next-generation products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with firmware, PCB, and mechanical engineers to deliver robust, market leading products.
• Type Approval Expertise: Support the type approval process, ensuring our products meet industry standards and regulations.
• Key experience and personal qualities:
• Between five to ten years' experience in discrete RF design in the frequency range from 100-1,000MHz. This will have been gained in the design of filters, low noise amplifiers, mixers, voltage controlled oscillators, phase-locked loops and radio frequency power amplifiers up to 5W.
• Sound knowledge of RF design techniques including S-parameter design and the use of RF circuit simulation software.
• Experience in component level analogue circuit design from DC to 10MHz including design and testing of feedback circuits
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A good degree 2.2 (or better) in an engineering or related scientific discipline. We may also consider applications from slightly less experienced candidates who have a high level of academic ability or a directly relevant education
• Strong desire to work in radio frequency development.