RF Design Engineer

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.