Senior RF Design Engineer

ic resources; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports technology company seeks a Senior RF Design Engineer to develop a cutting-edge UWB locating system. The role emphasizes hands-on RF design, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and significant impact on innovative sports technology. This position offers a dynamic startup environment in London.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in RF front-end design and measurements up to 10 GHz.
• Experience with CE, UKCA, and FCC certification processes.
• Hands-on problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RF design for both existing and upcoming products.
• Hands-on validation of RF front-end and antenna integrations.
• Collaborate efficiently with the hardware team.

Skills

RF front-end design

Antenna design

Digital Electronics design

Analog Electronics design

Software-controlled RF transceivers

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

eCAD tools (preferably 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.