Lead RF/mmWave Engineer | Design & Systems Leadership

Cambridge Science Park; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

Top of market salary

25 days holiday + 5 optional days

Contributory pension with up to 8%

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

SAYE share scheme

EV scheme

Cycle to Work

Volunteering day

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Filtronic in Cambridge is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to lead RF/mmW design from concept to production. You will guide sub-circuits and systems, ensuring performance, quality and manufacturability.

A hands-on leader will shape best practices and mentor engineers within a multi-disciplinary team. You will own RF/mmW specifications, drive simulations, verification and process improvements, collaborating with mechanical, PCB, and test teams to deliver robust solutions for defence and telecom

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in RF, Microwave, Electronics or Communications Engineering.
• Proven experience in RF/mmWave circuit or system design.
• Experience using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro or ADS.
• Knowledge of microwave circuit design, system line-up analysis, tolerance and yield analysis, and design for manufacture.
• Experience in designing transceivers, amplifiers, filters, modules or subsystems is beneficial.
• Ability to lead technical activities and mentor other engineers.
• Strong problem-solving and practical engineering delivery skills.
• Clear communication and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules and systems for telecommunications and defence products.
• Take technical responsibility for RF/mmW specification, design, simulation, realisation and verification.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers in the team.
• Carry out system line-up analysis, tolerance analysis and design for manufacture.
• Support selection of components, ICs and MMICs, liaising with suppliers as needed.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, PCB layout, manufacturing and test teams to deliver robust designs.
• Prepare and review design documentation including logs, data packs, peer reviews and release information.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, manage technical risks.
• Support design verification and validation including test specs, reports and reliability testing.
• Assist problem solving and fault diagnosis during production.

Skills

RF/mmWave design

Leadership

Mentoring

System design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

RF/Electronics/Communications Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microwave Office

CST

EMPro

ADS

Job description

Filtronic in Cambridge is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to lead RF/mmW design from concept to production. You will guide sub-circuits and systems, ensuring performance, quality and manufacturability.

A hands-on leader will shape best practices and mentor engineers within a multi-disciplinary team. You will own RF/mmW specifications, drive simulations, verification and process improvements, collaborating with mechanical, PCB, and test teams to deliver robust solutions for defence and telecom