Quantum RF Electronics Engineer — X-Band RF Design

Universal Quantum Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meaningful equity participation

Flexible holiday allowance (28 days)

Flexible working

10% matching pension

Generous parental support policy

Private health / dental insurance &amp

Job summary

Universal Quantum Ltd. is seeking an RF- Electronics Engineer to join the electronics team to enable quantum technologies.

You will design RF PCB architectures, define specifications, oversee verification, and collaborate with RF, electronics, ASIC/chip, mechanical, software engineers and physicists to push the boundaries of high-frequency systems. A strong background in RF design, hands-on testing, and proficiency with HFSS, CST and ADS are essential, with a commitment to rigorous documentation

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of RF PCB design experience (VHF to X-band).
• Strong RF hardware design principles knowledge.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for complex RF systems.
• Knowledge of low-noise design techniques and testing low-noise RF systems.
• Proficiency with FEA and simulation tools, esp. Ansys HFSS, CST and ADS.
• Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a team player.
• Minimum 2.1 BEng/BSc Degree in System or Electronics Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• RF PCB and architecture design activities for a custom RF delivery system including cables and transmission lines.
• Define specifications for key building blocks of the RF delivery system.
• Oversee all RF verification and validation testing including documentation.
• Collaborate with RF team members, electronics engineers, ASIC/chip designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists to achieve common goals.
• Ensure the use of innovative RF solutions.
• Participate in project planning, risk management, and scheduling.
• Contribute to rapid proof-of-concept developments and feasibility discussions.
• Expand your expertise across various engineering domains.

Skills

RF PCB design

RF hardware design principles

Test planning for RF systems

Low-noise design techniques

FEA tools (HFSS/CST/ADS)

Supplier & contractor liaison

Documentation skills

Interpersonal communication

BEng/BSc in Systems or Electronics

Education

2:1 BEng/BSc in Systems or Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys HFSS

CST

ADS

Job description

Universal Quantum Ltd. is seeking an RF- Electronics Engineer to join the electronics team to enable quantum technologies.

You will design RF PCB architectures, define specifications, oversee verification, and collaborate with RF, electronics, ASIC/chip, mechanical, software engineers and physicists to push the boundaries of high-frequency systems. A strong background in RF design, hands-on testing, and proficiency with HFSS, CST and ADS are essential, with a commitment to rigorous documentation