Senior Signal Integrity Engineer – RF/Photonics Interfaces

Oriole; Paignton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriole Networks is seeking a PhD-level RF / High-Speed Electronics Engineer to advance high-frequency systems interfacing with photonic components. You will work at the intersection of RF engineering, signal integrity, and electro-optics, bridging theory, simulation and real-world measurements.

You will design high-speed circuits, build 3D EM models, perform calibrated measurements with >50 GHz instrumentation, and collaborate with photonics and systems teams to integrate electronics with

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in applied mathematics, electromagnetics, and measurement science.
• Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, CST, or similar).
• Hands-on RF measurement techniques and instrumentation (VNAs, scopes, analyzers).
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design high-speed interconnects and transceiver electronics, including drivers and front-end circuits.
• Develop 3D EM models of RF structures and correlate with measurements.
• Plan and execute calibrated RF measurements using >50 GHz instrumentation.
• Co-design electronic interfaces for integrated photonic switches and transceivers.
• Support schematic/PCB reviews, lab debugging, and performance optimization.
• Analyze data and automate lab workflows with Python or MATLAB.

Skills

RF/microwave design

3D EM modelling

RF measurement techniques

Python / MATLAB

Data analysis

PCB design

EDA tools

Verilog / VHDL

FPGA exposure

Education

PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field

Tools

HFSS

CST

Cadence

PADS

Verilog/VHDL

Job description

Oriole Networks is seeking a PhD-level RF / High-Speed Electronics Engineer to advance high-frequency systems interfacing with photonic components. You will work at the intersection of RF engineering, signal integrity, and electro-optics, bridging theory, simulation and real-world measurements.

You will design high-speed circuits, build 3D EM models, perform calibrated measurements with >50 GHz instrumentation, and collaborate with photonics and systems teams to integrate electronics with