Principal RF Engineer: Lead mmWave Systems (Hybrid)

Filtronic; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Hybrid working available

Job summary

Filtronic is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join our Cambridge team, driving RF/mmWave design from concept to production. You will lead sub-circuits and systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with mechanical, PCB, and test teams to deliver robust products for telecoms and defence markets.

The role requires a broad RF background, hands-on experience with MWO/CST/EMPro/ADS, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are available.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in RF, Microwave, Electronics or Communications Engineering.
• Proven experience in RF/mmWave circuit or system design.
• Experience with RF design tools (MWO, CST, EMPro or ADS).
• Knowledge of microwave circuit design, system line-up, tolerance/yield analysis and design for manufacture.
• Experience designing transceivers, amplifiers, filters, modules or subsystems preferred.
• Ability to lead technical activities and mentor others.
• Strong problem-solving skills and practical engineering approach.
• Clear communication and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

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.

Skills

RF/MMWave design

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Transceivers

Amplifiers

Filters

System level analysis

Education

Degree in RF / Microwave / Electronics or Communications Engineering

Tools

Microwave Office

CST

EMPro

ADS

Job description

Filtronic is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join our Cambridge team, driving RF/mmWave design from concept to production. You will lead sub-circuits and systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with mechanical, PCB, and test teams to deliver robust products for telecoms and defence markets.

The role requires a broad RF background, hands-on experience with MWO/CST/EMPro/ADS, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are available.