Design Lead (RF Modules)

TN United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative start-up is seeking a Design Lead for RF Modules to simplify RF Front End Architecture. In this exciting role, you will oversee the development of cutting-edge RF modules used in connected devices, collaborating with diverse teams to optimize performance and ensure high-quality outputs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced technologies and contribute to the evolution of mobile device architecture. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation, and enjoy a range of benefits including a company share option scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Company Share option scheme

Recruitment referral bonus

Regular social events

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in developing RF front end and power amplifier modules.
• Knowledge of design techniques for 4G/5G RF modules.
• Familiarity with PCB design and standard interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Ensure RF modules meet company specifications.
• Integrate design blocks on multi-chip modules.
• Define and deliver module test plans with stakeholders.

Skills

RF front end development

Power amplifier design

WiFi module development

SAW/BAW modules

Impedance matching

Electronics PCB design

Using ADS and Microwave Office

RF test equipment usage

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

Noise Meters

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

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ROLE: Design Lead (RF Modules)
LOCATION: Cambridge, England OR Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch), Netherlands
DURATION: Permanent

My client is looking for a Design lead for RF Modules to join their team. The company is a start-up and a fabless company with a mission to simplify RF Front End Architecture by means of their Tunable Duplexer that includes their adaptive passive cancelation technology. Their technology is used in connected wearables and mobile devices.


As a Design Lead your responsibilities will include:
•Responsible for ensuring RF modules meet all the company’s specifications.
•Work with internal and external IC design teams who design integrated digital tunable capacitors, Power Amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, RF switches, digital interfaces and power management solutions, etc.
•Integrate these design blocks on the company multi-chip module ensuring low loss, high performance implementations.
•Optimise layouts for size and performance.
•Work with the applications, systems, algorithm and software teams to optimise module performance in the application.
•Work with internal stakeholders and test teams to define and deliver the module test plan.

Skills and Qualifications:
•Previous experience in developing RF front end, power amplifier, WiFi, SAW or BAW modules or sub-systems for high volume production.
•Knowledge of low noise, low power, high linearity design techniques for 4G/5G RF front-end modules.
•Experienced with RF fundamentals, like impendence matching, Smith charts, passive RLC, filter designs (pole/zero analysis), linearity, harmonics, etc.
•Electronics PCB and circuit design experience and familiarity with standard interfaces such as MIPI RFFE would be an advantage.
•Experienced in using ADS, Microwave Office and similar simulation tools.
•Some experience in the use of RF test equipment such as Noise Meters, VNA, Spectrum Analyzer in execution of Gain, NF, IIP3, and Isolation measurements and troubleshooting.

Company benefits:
•Pension contribution.
•Company Share option scheme.
•Recruitment referral bonus.
•Regular social events, including weekly company lunches.
•25 days holiday + bank holidays.

I look forward to your application!!