Senior RF/mmWave Engineer — Cambridge (Hybrid)

Filtronic; Cambridge; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

25 days’ holiday plus public holidays

Contributory pension scheme with up to

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

SAYE share scheme

EV scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering day

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working available

Job summary

Filtronic is seeking a Senior RF mm/Wave Engineer to base at our Cambridge site, delivering robust RF designs, driving advanced microwave technology, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to meet project goals.

You will lead design, simulation, testing, and documentation, support production transitions, and contribute to product roadmap, with a 37.5 hour week and a strong benefits package including pension and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent in RF, Microwave, Electronics or Communications Engineering.
• Experience in RF/mmW circuit or system design.
• Experience with RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro or ADS.
• Good understanding of microwave circuit design, system analysis and yield considerations.
• Experience in transceiver, amplifier, filter or subsystem design is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with teamwork across disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with engineers, manufacturing and customers.
• Salary benchmarked at the top end of the market range for Filtronic roles.
• 37.5 hour working week; 25 days holiday plus public holidays; flexible benefits.

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.
• Work with project managers to deliver designs on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Present technical work and project updates to peers, management, and customers as required.

Skills

RF/mmWave design

Transceiver design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

RF engineering degree

Tools

Microwave Office

CST

EMPro

ADS

Job description

Filtronic is seeking a Senior RF mm/Wave Engineer to base at our Cambridge site, delivering robust RF designs, driving advanced microwave technology, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to meet project goals.

You will lead design, simulation, testing, and documentation, support production transitions, and contribute to product roadmap, with a 37.5 hour week and a strong benefits package including pension and generous holidays.