Principal RF Engineer

SoCode Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to design cutting-edge radio communication systems for mission-critical applications. In this role, you will leverage your extensive RF design experience to work on advanced radio terminals, contributing to the full RF subsystem from concept through to integration. You'll collaborate with various teams to tackle integration challenges and ensure high-performance systems. If you are passionate about solving complex problems and want to make a global impact in the communications sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive RF design experience with a focus on advanced radio terminals.
• Strong skills in simulation and testing of RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to solve integration challenges.
• Contribute to the full RF subsystem from concept to integration.

Skills

RF Design

Simulation & Testing

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

ADS

CST

Job description

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Talent & Operations Manager at SoCode - hiring Recruitment Consultants across our Cambridge and Norwich offices.

Senior RF Engineer – Design the future of mission-critical comms

Cambridge | Hands-on RF Design | Global Impact

We're looking for a Senior RF Engineer with extensive design engineering experience. You will work on advanced radio terminals and contribute to the full RF subsystem, from concept to integration, for a global leader in radio communications used in mission-critical environments worldwide.

Your toolkit will include:

• RF Tx/Rx architecture & design (100 MHz – 6 GHz)
• Power amplifiers, matching networks, filters
• Antenna design & tuning (internal & external)
• EMC/EMI best practices and debugging
• ADS, CST, and real-world lab validation (anechoic chamber, screening rooms)
• Technologies like TETRA, LTE/4G/5G, GSM, GNSS, WiFi

You will collaborate with baseband, software, and audio teams to solve integration challenges and deliver high-performance systems. Experience in regulatory compliance, testing, and rework of sensitive PCBs is a plus.

What we need to see:

• Deep, practical RF design experience
• Strong simulation & test skills
• A passion for solving complex problems and delivering real products
• A clean UK driving licence (occasional travel, expenses paid)

If you're a senior engineer looking to step up, a principal wanting to own a product, or know someone who is, get in touch with Alexander Flory at SoCode Recruitment on LinkedIn or simply click 'Apply' and he will call you shortly.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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