Senior Aerospace RF Systems Engineer II

Confidential; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesium is hiring a Senior RF Engineer II to lead RF circuits and system development for space and aerospace platforms. You will design RF blocks, perform analyses, and contribute across full development lifecycle from concept to in-orbit support.

Strong communication skills and hands-on lab experience with RF test equipment are essential. The role requires a BS/MS in EE with 6+ years in RF electronics, proficiency in CST/ADS and Altium, and experience with lab instruments such as VNAs and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 6+ years of RF electronics design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CST, ADS and Altium.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF circuits and systems through all development phases.
• Create board-level schematics and PCB layouts for RF circuits.
• Analyze link budgets, modulation schemes and system-level communications concepts.
• Prepare design reviews for customers and executives and contribute to proposals.

Skills

RF electronics design

Schematic design

PCB layout

Link budgets

Modulation schemes

Communication concepts

Written and verbal communication

MATLAB (preferred)

Aerospace electronics

Antenna design (preferred)

EMI/EMC knowledge

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CST

ADS

Altium

Job description

Cesium is hiring a Senior RF Engineer II to lead RF circuits and system development for space and aerospace platforms. You will design RF blocks, perform analyses, and contribute across full development lifecycle from concept to in-orbit support.

Strong communication skills and hands-on lab experience with RF test equipment are essential. The role requires a BS/MS in EE with 6+ years in RF electronics, proficiency in CST/ADS and Altium, and experience with lab instruments such as VNAs and