Senior RF Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative sports technology company is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to enhance their cutting-edge UWB locating systems. This role offers the chance to lead RF design and architecture while working closely with a talented interdisciplinary team. You will engage in hands-on testing, optimize RF components, and tackle complex challenges within a fast-paced startup environment. If you have a passion for sports technology and a strong background in RF design, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact on the future of elite sports technology.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in RF design for consumer/embedded electronics.
• Hands-on experience with RF components and testing in lab and field.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF design and architecture for new and existing products.
• Implement and validate RF front-end and antenna integrations.
• Collaborate with hardware team for optimal system performance.

Skills

RF front-end design

Digital Electronics design

Analog Electronics design

Antenna design

Software-controlled RF transceivers

UWB transceivers

eCAD tools (Altium)

Tools

Altium

Job description

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We are working with a leading sports technology company dedicated to tackling challenging issues in elite sports through cutting-edge technology. They are currently seeking an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer to play a key role in developing their state-of-the-art UWB locating system for sports applications. The role also involves maintaining and enhancing the RF components of their existing product range. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in the consumer/embedded electronics industry, having successfully led the RF aspects of multiple hardware products from development to production and market launch.

Joining their talented, interdisciplinary engineering team, which includes experts in electronics, software development (ranging from embedded to web frontend), mechanical design, and data science, you'll have the chance to thrive in a highly motivating startup environment. You'll make a significant impact on their world-class customers by solving complex technical challenges. This position offers a unique opportunity for a technical expert to be a major stakeholder in the architecture, design, and validation of our ambitious systems, while maintaining hands-on involvement in RF design.

Responsibilities as a Senior RF Design Engineer:

Lead the RF design and architecture for both existing and upcoming products.

Hands-on implementation and validation of RF front-end and antenna integrations, conducting tests in the lab and field to optimize system performance within its environment.

Efficiently collaborate with other members of the hardware team.

Technical Skills as a Senior RF Design Engineer:

Proficiency in implementing and configuring software-controlled digital-input RF transceivers, such as WiFi and Bluetooth. Ideally, experience with UWB transceivers.

RF front-end design and measurements expertise up to 10 GHz.

Antenna selection, integration, and design for embedded products.

Proven experience in Digital and Analog Electronics design, preferably with a focus on battery-powered applications.

Familiarity with certification processes, including CE, UKCA, and FCC.

Comfortable using eCAD tools for Schematics and Layout (preferably Altium).

Personal Qualities:

Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Excellent communication skills.

Attention to detail.

Interest in current sports trends and analytics.

Reporting to:

Electronics Engineering Team Lead

Location:

The position will be primarily based at their main office in London, for at least four days a week. Occasional travel to external test houses will be required.

If you’re interested in this position as a Senior RF Design Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor.