Senior RF Engineer

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources is seeking a Senior RF Engineer for our Cambridge design centre to advance RF and mmWave system development with high-frequency application in communications and defence technologies.

You will lead design and verification of modules, liaise with vendors, and collaborate with mechanical and PCB engineers on high-frequency layouts, ensuring manufacturability and robust test procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in RF, Communications, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in RF/microwave circuit and system design.
• Proficiency with RF design tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, CST, or EMPro.
• Solid understanding of transceiver architectures and RF product design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach to design verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF/mmWave sub-circuits, modules, and systems to meet technical, cost, and quality targets.
• Carry out specification, simulation, and design realisation of components such as filters, couplers, transmission lines, and frequency synthesisers.
• Select and evaluate ICs/MMICs, liaising with vendors as required.
• Collaborate with mechanical and PCB engineers on high-frequency layouts and electromechanical integration.
• Perform line-up, tolerance, and yield analyses to ensure manufacturability.
• Deliver fully verified and documented designs, including test specifications, compliance matrices, and peer-reviewed design records.
• Support product introduction, including troubleshooting and defining diagnostic procedure.
• Actively contribute to technical discussions and design reviews.

Skills

RF design

Microwave theory

Problem solving

Transceiver architectures

Education

Degree in RF/Communications

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

CST

EMPro

Job description

Our client is expanding a fast-growing design centre in Cambridge and is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to play a key role in the development of advanced RF and mmWave systems. This is a chance for a Senior RF Engineer to work at the forefront of high-frequency innovation, contributing to next-generation communications and defence technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF/mmWave sub-circuits, modules, and systems to meet technical, cost, and quality targets
• Carry out specification, simulation, and design realisation of components such as filters, couplers, transmission lines, and frequency synthesisers
• Select and evaluate ICs/MMICs, liaising with vendors as required
• Collaborate with mechanical and PCB engineers on high-frequency layouts and electromechanical integration
• Perform line-up, tolerance, and yield analyses to ensure manufacturability
• Deliver fully verified and documented designs, including test specifications, compliance matrices, and peer-reviewed design records
• Support product introduction, including troubleshooting and defining diagnostic procedure
• Actively contribute to technical discussions and design reviews

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in RF, Communications, or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience in RF/microwave circuit and system design.
• Proficiency with RF design tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, CST, or EMPro
• Solid understanding of transceiver architectures and RF product design principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach to design verification

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Cambridge office as a Senior RF Engineer, where you’ll be working on complex, high-frequency projects with real-world impact.