Principal RF Systems Engineer

We are working with an industry leading company seeking a Principal RF Systems Engineer to join their expanding team in Cambridge for work on various projects from initial stages to production. Offering design tools, experienced engineers, and in-house manufacturing capabilities for RF/mmW technology. The role involves developing new products in collaboration with the team.

The company creates a variety of products, ranging from specialized devices to large-scale telecommunications and defence equipment.

Job Purpose:

The role involves designing RF/mmW components and systems, ensuring they meet electrical performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability standards.

Responsibilities Overview as a Principal RF Systems Engineer:

• Design and develop RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules, and systems for telecommunications and defence products.
• Specify, design, simulate, and realize RF/mmW elements, including transmission lines, various filter types, couplers, synthesizers/multipliers, and IC/MMIC components.
• Collaborate with the mechanical design team on electromechanical concept designs.
• Collaborate with the electronics/PCB design team for support electronics and high-frequency PCB layout.
• Analyse system line-up.
• Perform thermal, MTBF, and component derating analysis, adhering to company/customer requirements.
• Prepare design documentation like design logbooks, data packs, and peer reviews for design release and production.
• Deliver fully verified and documented designs within project constraints.
• Participate in and initiate design reviews to manage risk.
• Verify and validate designs, prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability testing.
• Maintain an up-to-date design compliance matrix with evidence of compliance data.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose manufactured products during introduction, defining diagnostic procedures.

Requirements as a Principal RF Systems Engineer:

• Relevant degree in RF/Communications Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in RF design tools like Microwave Office, CST, EMPro, and ADS.
• Demonstrable experience in microwave circuit/system design, including line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis, and DFM.
• Experience in transceiver product design.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Pension contribution (up to 8%)
• Long term incapacity benefit 75% salary
• Life assurance 4x salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Flexible/Hybrid working
• And much, much, more.

If you’re interested in applying for this position as a Principal RF Systems Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.