RF Design Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking an RF Design Engineer in Cambridge for an onsite, permanent role. The position covers full RF lifecycle from concept to validation, with ownership of design decisions and hands‑on prototyping support.

The role requires MSc/PhD in Electronics or RF Engineering and strong experience in RF circuit design and ADS simulations. The team collaborates across electronics, firmware, and test to deliver robust products.

Qualifications

• Minimum MSc or PhD in Electronics, RF Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Solid experience in RF circuit design and simulation tools (ADS or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and a methodical, detail‑driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing RF circuits, subsystems, and architectures for new products.
• Creating and refining RF filters, amplifiers, and simulation models.
• Supporting prototype builds, debugging, optimisation, and performance testing.
• Preparing design documentation, specifications, and component selections.
• Collaborating with engineers across electronics, firmware, and test.
• Contributing to research, technology evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Providing support to existing designs in production when required.

Skills

RF circuit design

RF simulation

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Education

MSc or PhD in Electronics or RF Engineering

Tools

ADS

Job description

Job Title: RF Design Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Arrangements: Onsite working

If you're an RF engineer who enjoys hands‑on design, problem‑solving, and developing high‑performance RF circuits from concept through to validation, this role offers real technical variety and ownership.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and developing RF circuits, subsystems, and architectures for new products.
• Creating and refining RF filters, amplifiers, and simulation models.
• Supporting prototype builds, debugging, optimisation, and performance testing.
• Preparing design documentation, specifications, and component selections.
• Collaborating with engineers across electronics, firmware, and test.
• Contributing to research, technology evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Providing support to existing designs in production when required.

What you'll need

• Minimum MSc or PhD in Electronics, RF Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Solid experience in RF circuit design and simulation tools (ADS or similar).
• Understanding of RF filters, amplifiers, and signal‑chain fundamentals.
• Strong analytical skills and a methodical, detail‑driven approach.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.

Why this role?

You'll work across the full RF design lifecycle - from concept and modelling through to validation and production support - with the freedom to innovate and the opportunity to grow into more senior responsibilities over time.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: 01582 350053 E: