Senior RF/mmWave Design Engineer - Hybrid & Impact

Filtronic; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme

Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering day

Learning and development opportunities

25 days holiday + public holidays (buy

Job summary

Filtronic in Cambridge is seeking a Senior RF mm/Wave Engineer to design, develop and deliver high-performance RF and mmWave products. The role involves hands-on design, test and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.

You will lead RF/microwave circuit design, simulate, measure, document results, and help drive the product roadmap while maintaining high engineering standards. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in RF, Microwave, Electronics or Communications Engineering.
• Experience in RF/mmW circuit or system design.
• Experience using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro or ADS would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of microwave circuit design, system line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis and design for manufacture.
• Experience of transceiver, amplifier, filter, module or subsystem design would be advantageous.
• A practical approach to engineering, with good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to contribute to technical activities and work collaboratively with other engineers.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, simulation, and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components, and subsystems.
• Conduct RF system analysis, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting of complex designs.
• Carry out RF measurements, characterisation, and validation of prototypes and production hardware.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and results.
• Ensure designs meet required specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
• Contribute to technology and product roadmaps with innovative RF design solutions.
• Support RFQs, proposals, and customer engagements with technical input where required.

Skills

RF/microwave engineering

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience in RF, Microwave, Electronics or Communications Engineering

Tools

Microwave Office

CST

EMPro

ADS

Job description

Filtronic in Cambridge is seeking a Senior RF mm/Wave Engineer to design, develop and deliver high-performance RF and mmWave products. The role involves hands-on design, test and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.

You will lead RF/microwave circuit design, simulate, measure, document results, and help drive the product roadmap while maintaining high engineering standards. Hybrid working is available.