Senior RF Engineer

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior RF/uWave Systems Design Engineer, where your expertise will shape the future of wireless communication. In this dynamic role, you will engage with a talented team to design and develop innovative RF products, from concept to delivery. You'll work on diverse projects across various industries, gaining valuable experience in cutting-edge technologies. With access to world-class facilities and a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion, you will have the opportunity to refine your skills and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in telecommunications. This is a chance to make a real impact in a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Flexible career development policies

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in electronic engineering or related discipline required.
• Experience in RF/uWave systems development and circuit design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate RF/uWave components and radio systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on comprehensive radio systems.

Skills

RF/uWave Systems Development

Circuit Design

Signal Processing

Component Debugging

EMC Standards Compliance

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Higher Degree in Related Discipline

Tools

Microwave Office

CST

HFSS

Altium

VNA

Spectrum Analyser

Signal Generators

Job description

We are looking for an RF/uWave Senior Systems Design Engineer to join our Radio Systems Group.

If you’re excited about developing a diverse range of RF products, delving into the intricate details of RF systems, and transforming visionary ideas into real-world solutions, then this role could be of interest to you.

Cambridge Consultants has deep expertise in wireless communication technologies, with one of the largest independent wireless development teams in the world. We work across the entire wireless landscape – from high-volume consumer applications such as portable internet-based devices, through to professional high-performance systems such as the air traffic control radios used to govern the US airspace. The markets that we address include telecommunications, healthcare, industrial, satellite, consumer, and automotive. This breadth of wireless activity provides tremendous variety to our team.

The role

You’ll join a team of 7 other RF specialists, who are responsible for delivering designs that range from discrete designs and sub-modules through to complete radio hardware systems.

You’ll also work closely with the various other disciplines – such as digital hardware, embedded software, and DSP – to support the delivery of comprehensive radio systems.

As a Senior RF/uWave Systems Engineer, your job will be varied and there will be plenty of opportunity to develop and refine your RF skills. You will play a key role in the creation and development of new ground-breaking wireless systems and products, from initial concept through to successful delivery.

You can also expect to be involved in the following activities:

1. Interfacing with internal project managers, technical authorities, and external clients throughout the project lifecycle
2. Defining, specifying, simulating, and designing RF/uWave components and radio systems
3. Designing and evaluating novel radio architectures
4. Designing hardware such as radio modems and wireless devices

What we can offer

Clients come to us to define, design, and deliver challenging telecommunications systems and thus, you will gain experience working on novel projects not common in most product companies.

You will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking wireless designs, examples of some previous, non-confidential projects are:

You will also have access to our extensive world-class facilities. Should you attend a second-stage interview, we’ll provide a tour of the labs which support hardware development engineering during your visit. These labs include:

• SMT component assembly on PCB
• EMC emissions test facilities
• RF and mmWave labs

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require a degree (or higher) in electronic engineering or a related discipline, with specific knowledge of RF/uWave radio systems development & circuit design.

In addition, we are looking for applicants with experience within the following areas:

1. Circuit, system, and EM simulation tools such as Microwave office, CST, and HFSS
2. Component specification and selection
3. Component and radio debug and testing using equipment such as VNA’s, spectrum/signal analysers, signal generators, etc.
4. Schematic capture with tools such as Altium
5. EVT/DVT/PVT testing and analysis
6. Designing and testing to EMC and regulatory radio standards
7. An understanding of radio link budgets
8. Signal processing and communications theory

Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees’ careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cambridge Consultants is a workplace where everyone is welcome. When the brightest minds come together and feel included, that’s when we develop the most important technology breakthroughs. We believe that diversity can only flourish when everyone feels involved and has a sense of belonging. We welcome and value all people regardless of their characteristics and encourage applications from all backgrounds and dimensions of society.