Lead RF & mmWave Engineer: From Spec to Production

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Principal RF Engineer in Cambridge to own RF design decisions that determine bench performance and manufacturability. You will lead RF and mmWave circuit/module development from specification through to production, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong hands-on design and simulation skills, plus the ability to guide other engineers, review designs, mitigate risks, and drive repeatable production releases.

Qualifications

• Significant RF, microwave or mmWave circuit or system design experience, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent expertise.
• Confidence using RF and electromagnetic simulation tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, CST or EMPro
• A strong understanding of system line-up analysis, tolerance and yield analysis, and design for manufacture
• The ability to lead technical work, support other engineers and turn design or measurement problems into practical solutions

Responsibilities

• Own the RF design decisions that determine bench performance and manufacturability.
• Lead RF and mmWave circuit/module development from spec to production.
• Guide other engineers, review designs, resolve risks and troubleshoot hardware during product introduction.

Skills

RF circuit design

Microwave/mmWave

Leadership

Manufacture-aware design

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

CST

EMPro

Job description

IC Resources is seeking a Principal RF Engineer in Cambridge to own RF design decisions that determine bench performance and manufacturability. You will lead RF and mmWave circuit/module development from specification through to production, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong hands-on design and simulation skills, plus the ability to guide other engineers, review designs, mitigate risks, and drive repeatable production releases.