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Senior RF Engineer

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Our client is a highly regarded designer and manufacturer of advanced radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimetre-wave (mmWave) subsystems, supporting mission-critical communication networks in Cambridge. With decades of engineering expertise, they partner with leading global organisations across telecommunications, aerospace & defence, space, and critical communications sectors. Their continued investment in innovation has positioned them at the forefront of cutting-edge connectivity technologies.

They are now seeking a Senior RF Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance RF and mmWave solutions in Cambridge and Sedgefield. This position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on design and testing experience, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

The successful Senior RF Engineer will be responsible for delivering robust RF designs, contributing to new technology development, and maintaining high engineering standards while supporting the broader product roadmap in Cambridge and Sedgefield.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

- Lead the design, simulation, and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components, and subsystems

- Perform RF system analysis, optimisation, and troubleshooting of complex designs

- Conduct RF measurement, characterisation, and validation of prototypes and production hardware

- Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design reports and test plans

- Ensure designs meet required specifications, standards, and customer expectations

- Contribute innovative ideas to technology and product roadmaps

- Support RFQs, proposals, and customer discussions with technical input where required

Project & Product Delivery

- Work closely with project managers and technical leads to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards

- Support the transition from concept through prototyping into full production

- Collaborate with manufacturing and process teams to ensure product yield and manufacturability

- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the development lifecycle

Collaboration & Communication

- Partner with electronics, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions

- Provide technical guidance to both internal stakeholders and customers

- Present technical updates and findings to teams, management, and clients as required

Benefits

- Private medical insurance

- Save As You Earn share scheme (£500 invested over 2 years at a discounted rate, held for 3 years)

- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution (plus 2% match structure)

- Electric vehicle scheme (salary sacrifice)

- Cycle to work programme

- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to purchase 5 extra days

- 4x life assurance and income protection

Relocation Support

- UK: Up to £5,000

- International: Up to £8,000

- Support covers relocation expenses such as removals, transport, and up to 3 months of temporary accommodation(excludes furniture/appliances)

APPLY NOW! For the Senior RF Engineer, based in Cambridge, by sending a cover letter and CV to (url removed) or by calling Tony Broadhurst on (phone number removed) quoting ref. TDB1000. Otherwise, we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other roles similar to RF Engineer roles

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