Senior RF Electronics Engineer — Flexible Work

Universal Quantum; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

28 days holidays

Flexible working

Pension 10% matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Annual development budget £2,000

Relocation support

Job summary

Universal Quantum is seeking an RF- Electronics Engineer to join the electronics team and drive RF PCB design and architecture for a cutting-edge quantum technology platform. You will define specifications, oversee verification, and collaborate across RF, electronics, ASIC, mechanical, software and physics teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, and an iterative, proof-of-concept driven approach in a highly technical environment with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Around 5–10 years RF PCB design experience (VHF to X-band).
• Strong RF hardware design principles.
• Ability to develop and execute RF test plans for complex systems.
• Knowledge of low-noise design techniques and testing.
• Proficiency with HFSS, CST and ADS for simulations.
• Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• RF PCB and architecture design for a custom RF delivery system including cables and transmission lines.
• Define specifications for key building blocks of the RF delivery system.
• Oversee RF verification and validation testing including documentation.
• Collaborate with RF team members, electronics engineers, ASIC/chip designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists.
• Ensure the use of innovative RF solutions.
• Participate in project planning, risk management, and scheduling.
• Contribute to rapid proof-of-concept developments and feasibility discussions.

Skills

RF PCB design

RF system design

Ansys HFSS

CST

ADS

Low-noise design

Test plan development

Supplier engagement

Documentation

Communication

Education

2.1 in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

CST

ADS

Job description

Universal Quantum is seeking an RF- Electronics Engineer to join the electronics team and drive RF PCB design and architecture for a cutting-edge quantum technology platform. You will define specifications, oversee verification, and collaborate across RF, electronics, ASIC, mechanical, software and physics teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, and an iterative, proof-of-concept driven approach in a highly technical environment with flexible working arrangements.