Senior RF Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Paignton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading innovator in high-speed communications technology as a Senior RF Design Engineer. This exciting role focuses on designing and verifying cutting-edge high-speed signal transmission interfaces, crucial for next-generation telecom applications. You will work on advanced RF design, PCB integration, and signal integrity analysis within a dynamic team. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of communication technology and thrive in an innovative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF design, particularly in telecoms applications.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed PCB design and RF performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify high-speed signal transmission interfaces.
• Conduct RF simulations and PCB trace designs.

Skills

RF design experience

High-speed PCB design

Signal integrity analysis

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Polar Si8000

Ansys HFSS

Keysight ADS

Job description

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We are working with a leading innovator in high-speed communications technology to find an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on the design and verification of cutting-edge high-speed signal transmission interfaces, playing a key role in next-generation telecoms applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and verification of high-speed signal transmission interfaces, including 56GBd/112GBd PAM4 low-loss interfaces with bandwidths up to 70GHz.
• Controlled impedance PCB trace design, pre/post-layout simulation, and integration with PCB CAD tools.
• RF simulation using tools such as Polar Si8000, Ansys HFSS, and Keysight ADS.
• PCB material selection, stack-up design, and optimisation in collaboration with suppliers.
• Analysis of insertion loss, return loss, and near/far-end crosstalk to ensure signal integrity.
• End-to-end RF chain simulation, including via transitions, IBIS models, and supplier S-parameter files.
• Hands-on VNA, spectrum analyser, and RF power meter testing for verification and debugging.
• Test automation, results capture, analysis, and presentation to internal teams.

Requirements:

• RF design experience, preferably within telecoms applications.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed PCB design and RF performance optimisation.
• Experience working with high-frequency signal integrity challenges and RF measurement techniques.
• Proficiency in RF simulation tools and PCB design collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior RF Design Engineer to contribute to advanced high-speed communication solutions within a dynamic and innovative environment.

To find out more about this role as a Senior RF Design Engineer, please contact Zac at IC Resources.