Principal RF Design Engineer

Copello; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello is seeking an RF Engineer to design and deliver high-performance RF and mmWave products. You will lead circuit design, simulations, and testing, while collaborating with electronics, mechanical, software and systems teams to ensure manufacturability and alignment with the roadmap.

The role requires hands-on design, validation, and clear documentation of design work and results for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF/microwave circuit design and verification.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in high-frequency designs.
• Ability to document designs, plans and results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/microwave circuit design, simulation, and development.
• Perform RF system analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Carry out RF measurements, testing, and validation of prototypes.
• Create design reports, test plans, and results documentation.
• Ensure designs meet specifications, standards and customer requirements.
• Contribute to technology and product roadmaps with innovative RF solutions.
• Support RFQs, proposals, and customer engagements with technical input.

Skills

RF circuit design

RF/microwave analysis

Prototyping & testing

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

HFSS

ADS

LabVIEW

Job description

The RF Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance RF and mmWave products and solutions. This role involves advanced technical expertise in RF/microwave engineering, hands-on design and test, problem-solving, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.

The RF Engineer is responsible for delivering robust RF designs, supporting technology development, maintaining high engineering standards, and contributing to the company’s product roadmap.

Requirements

Technical:

• Lead the design, simulation, and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components, and subsystems
• Conduct RF system analysis, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting of complex designs
• Carry out RF measurements, characterisation, and validation of prototypes and production hardware
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and results
• Ensure designs meet required specifications, standards, and customer requirements
• Contribute to technology and product roadmaps with innovative RF design solutions
• Support RFQs, proposals, and customer engagements with technical input where required

Project & Product Management:

• Work with project managers and engineering leads to deliver designs on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
• Support the transition of designs from concept through prototyping into volume manufacturing
• Collaborate with process engineering and operations to ensure manufacturability and yield of RF products
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation during the design and development process

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with electronics, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders, including customers
• Present technical work and project updates to peers, management, and customers as required