Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer - 12 month FTC

Pragmatic Semiconductor; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor technology is seeking a Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves leading RF application development projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and requires strong technical skills in RF systems and test equipment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in project leadership, and hands-on RF testing skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or post-graduate in Microelectronics, Physics, Electronic or another relevant discipline.
• Experience in leading development projects.
• Hands-on experience with RF Test Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver medium size projects.
• Design, develop and implement evaluation procedures for Inlay characterisation.
• Write and sign off test scripts/plans.

Skills

RF Test Equipment

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Microelectronics, Physics, or relevant discipline

PhD (desirable)

Tools

Python

LabView

Job description

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Who we are: Pragmatic Semiconductor is revolutionising semiconductor fabrication with flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) technology that makes it quick and easy to embed intelligence almost anywhere. Using thin-film transistor (TFT) technology in combination with conventional semiconductor processing equipment, Pragmatic FlexIC Foundry service takes FlexICs from tape-out to delivery in around six weeks, enabling agile iterations, early end-user testing, and an accelerated time to market – at a fraction of the cost of silicon.

About the team: The RF Application Engineering Team translates application use-case and requirements into technical specifications and develops RF systems.

About the role: The Senior RF engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating development projects in relation to RF applications. The collaboration extends to including interactions with a number of internal stakeholders such as design, test development, and operations groups

Key Tasks

• Lead and deliver medium size projects
• Deliver, analyse and feed back results to the relevant stakeholders
• Write and sign off test scripts/plans
• Working in the lab you will design, develop and implement evaluation procedures for Inlay characterisation.
• Identify root causes and advocate potential solutions.
• Ensure completeness of documentation, propose improvements and
• best practice

Qualifications and training

• Degree or post-graduate in Microelectronics, Physics, Electronic or another relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
• PhD desirable, but not a pre-requisite

Essential Skills and experience

• Experience in leading development projects
• Hands on experience of RF Test Equipment : oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analysers, VNA etc
• interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• In depth knowledge RFID, RF mechanism and theories.
• Ability to solve technical problems with many different variables
• Samples of experience in remotely controlling instruments through scripting in Python, LabView or similar
• Experience in DC and AC electrical tests and associated data analysis statistical methods and tools.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal within team and external facing

Desirable Skills and experience

• Experience in semiconductor microfabrication
• Previous experience in antenna design

Pragmatic is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Computers and Electronics Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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