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.