Senior RF Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior RF Design Manager to lead innovative RF product development. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee a diverse team, ensuring high-quality product launches while engaging with key customers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong RF design background and excel in leadership and communication. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive the success of cutting-edge RF solutions in high-volume markets. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong RF design background with knowledge of wireless markets.
• Experience in RF Design, Testing, or System Design in telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development teams within the RF department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide Technical Leads in product development.

Skills

RF Design

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Engineering Degree/MSc in Computing, Mathematics, or Engineering

Tools

ADS

Cadence

EM tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Job description

Job Title: Senior RF Design Manager

The Senior RF Design Manager is responsible for overseeing Hardware and Platform development projects, as well as Support Level-2 activities, with the support of the Technical Manager. Additionally, they will provide technical guidance and resource support to the Tech Leads responsible for various projects.

This role involves comprehensive involvement in the entire product realization process, including interaction with key customers and collaboration with a diverse cross-site team to deliver high-performance RF products to high-volume markets.

Profile of a Senior RF Design Manager:

• Possesses a strong RF design background and a deep understanding of wireless markets, along with the IC and MCM technology necessary to meet cutting-edge product requirements.
• Ensures the consistent use of the latest design methodologies to guarantee high-quality, on-time product launches.
• Exhibits exceptional leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural team environment at all organizational levels.
• Possesses a creative mindset with robust problem-solving abilities.
• Maintains a team-oriented attitude.
• Exhibits excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall success of product development teams within the RF department.
• Drive and oversee RF product and IP development for TX/RX wireless modules in alignment with the marketing roadmap through regular team meetings and reviews.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across the company throughout the entire product development lifecycle, including RF design, packaging, product, and test engineering.
• Work closely with Marketing and customers to define product specifications and requirements.
• Utilize the latest simulation methodologies and checklists to ensure robust, bug-free product development, with meticulous tracking of product performance, improvements, and gaps throughout the development cycle.
• Participate in the recruitment, mentoring, and training of new team members.
• Provide regular status updates to senior management.
• Mentor and guide Technical Leads responsible for the technical execution of product development.
• Ensure ownership of project team development strategy and deliverables, including securing the necessary resources from project inception to mass production.
• Communicate department and project progress effectively through emails, reports, and presentations.
• Analyze RF data, lead investigations, update documentation, and promptly address project and customer issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• An engineering degree/MSc in Computing, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Experience in RF Design, Testing, or System Design, preferably in a telecommunications environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a strong commitment to achieving goals.
• In-depth knowledge of RF components, including Switch, LNA, and PA.
• Proficiency in RF simulation tools such as ADS, Cadence, and EM tools.
• Experience with RF measurement techniques and equipment, including spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• Experience leading product development from inception to completion, including designing and simulating RF components using EM tools.

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