RF - System Designer

Universal Quantum Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Unlimited paid holiday

Flexible working options

10% matching pension

Parental support policy

Private health/dental insurance

Personal development budget

Group life insurance

Relocation support

Job summary

Universal Quantum Ltd. is seeking an experienced RF – System Designer to lead architecture for RF delivery systems interfacing with quantum chips. You will drive specs for major RF blocks, oversee simulations, tests, and verification, and document results.

Collaboration across RF, electronics, ASIC, mechanical, software, and physics disciplines is essential to deliver cutting-edge quantum technologies. The role demands hands-on leadership, excellent documentation, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of RF design/system engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture for complete RF delivery system including transmission lines to the quantum chip.
• Set specs for key building blocks of end-to-end RF delivery system.
• Oversee RF design, simulation, testing methodologies, integration, verification and testing.
• Document RF and verification tests comprehensively.
• Collaborate with RF team, electronics, ASIC/chip, mechanical, software engineers and physicists.
• Ensure use of cutting-edge RF solutions and best practices.
• Support project planning, scheduling and progress reporting.
• Contribute to rapid proof-of-concept developments and feasibility discussions.

Skills

RF system design

RF hardware principles

RFIC/MMIC design

Test planning

Low-noise design

Leadership & teamwork

Documentation

Education

2.1 BEng/BSc in System or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Ansys Maxwell

HFSS

Job description

At Universal Quantum, we are creating the impossible. Together we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. We are looking to hire an RF – System Designer within the electronics/RF team to enable Quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!

What You’ll Accomplish

• Lead the design and architecture activities for complete RF delivery system including transmission lines to the quantum chip.

• Set the spec for each key building block of the end-to-end RF delivery system.

• Oversee all RF aspects of design, simulation, testing methodologies, integration, verification, and testing.

• Document RF, and verification tests comprehensively.

• Expand your expertise across various engineering domains.

• Collaborate with RF team members, electronics engineers, ASIC/chip designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists to achieve common goals.

• Ensure the use of cutting-edge RF solutions.

• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.

• Participate in project planning, risk management, and scheduling.

• Contribute to rapid proof-of-concept developments and feasibility discussions.

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates

1. Extensive RF front and backend system design experience (VHF – X-band).
2. Proven hands-on experience in designing complex commercial RF systems from concept to delivery, including proficiency with FEA tools, particularly Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.
3. Solid leadership skills: bring an empathetic mindset, embed engineering best practices, and support the team.

Must-have Skills

• At least 15 to 20 years of practical experience in RF design and/or system engineering.

• Strong understanding of RF hardware design principles.

• Knowledge of RFIC and MMIC design principles.

• Expertise in developing and executing test plans for complex RF systems.

• Knowledge of low-noise design techniques and testing low-noise RF systems.

• Demonstrated success in bringing RF subsystem designs to market.

• Proficiency with FEA tools, especially Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.

• Experience working with suppliers and contractors.

• Strong documentation skills.

• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• A minimum of a 2.1 BEng/BSc Degree in System or Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience in analogue design.

• PCB design experience (VHF-X-band).

• Familiarity with the RF vendor supply chain.

• Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices.

• Experience in team and/or project management.

• Competitive salary
• equity options
• an unlimited paid holiday allowance
• flexible working options
• a 10% matching pension
• a generous parental support policy
• private health/dental insurance
• personal development budget
• group life insurance and relocation support

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion

At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.