Senior RF Hardware Architect - Hybrid/On-Site

Service Service; Broadland; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Service is seeking an experienced Principal RF Hardware Engineer in Norwich to lead the design, simulation and lifecycle of precision RF hardware from concept to production.

The role requires 10+ years in RF/mixed-signal hardware, a relevant engineering degree, and a proven track record of bringing RF products to production. Hybrid/onsite collaboration and leadership responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on precision RF/mixed-signal hardware experience.
• Proven track record of taking RF products into production.
• Strong knowledge of low phase noise, signal generation, frequency conversion and signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of precision RF and mixed-signal hardware.
• Design across DC to 27GHz, with 50GHz+ experience desirable.
• Perform RF simulation, modelling and analysis using ADS, AWR, HFSS or CST.
• Use VNAs, spectrum/phase-noise analysers, signal generators, power meters and TDRs.
• Lead design reviews, verification, risk management and component obsolescence.
• Work closely with manufacturing and test teams on design-for-manufacture and yield.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the engineering team.
• Contribute to future RF technology and product development.

Skills

RF engineering

Electrical engineering

Mixed-signal design

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic/RF/Microwave Engineering

Tools

ADS

AWR

HFSS

CST

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

TDRs

Job description

Service Service is seeking an experienced Principal RF Hardware Engineer in Norwich to lead the design, simulation and lifecycle of precision RF hardware from concept to production.

The role requires 10+ years in RF/mixed-signal hardware, a relevant engineering degree, and a proven track record of bringing RF products to production. Hybrid/onsite collaboration and leadership responsibilities are included.