Principal RF Engineer Filtronic

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

Relocation Assistance and Skilled Work Visa Sponsorship is available, if required.

Filtronic is seeking to appoint a Principal RF Engineer to join our high performing team based at our Cambridge site, to work on a range of exciting products from concept through to production.

With a wide range of design tools, experienced engineers and in‑house RF/mmWave manufacturing capabilities, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of new products as part of the Filtronic team.

Our products range from low volume niche opportunity devices to high volume telecommunications and defence equipment.

Purpose of Role:

Responsible for leading the design of RF/mmW elements and systems, ensuring that electrical performance, quality, cost and manufacturability requirements are met.

The Principal RF Engineer will provide technical leadership across design activities, support project delivery and help develop best practice within the engineering team.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules and systems within telecommunications and defence products.
• Take technical responsibility for RF/mmW specification, design, simulation, realisation and verification.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers within the team.
• Carry out system line‑up analysis, tolerance analysis and design for manufacture.
• Support the selection of components, ICs and MMICs, including liaison with suppliers where required.
• Work closely with mechanical, electronics, PCB layout, manufacturing and test teams to deliver robust product designs.
• Prepare and review design documentation, including design logbooks, data packs, peer reviews and design release information.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, identifying and managing technical risks.
• Support design verification and validation, including test specifications, test reports and reliability testing.
• Support problem solving and fault diagnosis during product introduction and production.
• Ensure designs are delivered in line with project technical, schedule and cost requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, preferably 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 the design of transceivers, amplifiers, filters, modules or subsystems would be beneficial.
• Ability to lead technical activities and contribute to the development and mentoring of other engineers.
• Demonstrable problem‑solving skills and a practical approach to delivering engineering solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

Benefits

• Salary benchmarked at the top end of the market range to attract the strongest candidates.
• 37.5 hour working week
• 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
• Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Volunteering day
• Learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working available