RF Team Leader

Sepura; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sepura as an RF Team Leader based in Cambridge, where you'll manage an RF Electronics Development Team and contribute to critical design projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team in developing innovative telecommunications solutions in a growing company. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in RF design, strong leadership skills, and a passion for problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in RF design and development.
• Proven leadership in managing engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of RF design engineers.
• Technical leadership within RF discipline.
• Conduct design reviews and manage project timelines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Simulation tools (e.g., ADS, CST)

Testing procedures (e.g., anechoic chambers)

Job description

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As a RF Team Leader you will have responsibility for the management of the RF Electronics Development Team as well as contributing to development projects as a RF Design Engineer. The right candidate will have a proven track record of RF electronics design, experience of leadership and/or mentoring a technical team, enjoy problem solving and be an excellent communicator.

Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Your Role

Your Main Responsibilities Can Include

• Managing a team of RF design engineers, including:
• Management of resource allocations against agreed priorities
• Technical leadership within the RF discipline
• Ensuring appropriate guidance to the ones mentoring of junior team members
• Performance management and personal development reviews
• Reinforcing process and setting standards
• Technical design and specification of baseband circuitry for radio terminal products:
• Complete subsystem design and implementation
• Integration with Baseband, Audio and MMI subsystems
• Component specification and sourcing
• Design test documentation
• Schematic creation and PCB layout supervision
• Technical requirements analysis
• Resolutions of design and integration issues
• Type approval support
• Technical support to end customers
• Regular reporting to senior stakeholders

Your Day to Day

Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges.

There is no such thing as a typical day here at Sepura. You will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business.

Technical Engineering Activities You Will Be Responsible For Include

• Regular meetings to review projects progress, set priorities, and address challenges.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure RF systems meet performance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with baseband, software, and audio teams to integrate RF solutions into broader projects.
• Assist mentors providing guidance and support on technical issues.
• Engage in project management activities, such as updating project timelines, managing resources, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
  
  

What you need to succeed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in RF design and development, preferably in the telecommunications or critical communications industry.
• In-depth knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing.
• Proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
  
  

Experience and Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in at least 3 (three) of the following items:
• RF Tx/Rx Architectures
• RF Receivers
• RF Transmitters
• RF Power Amplifiers
• EMC/EMI
• Frequency Generators
• Antenna design
• Broadband communications
• LTE/4G/5G
• Simulation tools and modelling such as ADS and/or CST
• Testing procedures, protocols and facilities such as anechoic chambers and screening rooms

Proficiency in at least 2 (three) of the following technologies:

• TETRA - 100-900 MHz
• GSM - 800/900/1800 MHz
• LTE/4G/5G - 700-2700 MHz
• GNSS - 1.6-2 GHz
• WiFi - 2.4-6GHz
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively leading a team and collaborating with other departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with professional mobile radio (PMR) systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance in the telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of advanced RF technologies, such as beamforming or MIMO.
• Proficiency in additional programming languages relevant to RF design and testing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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