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Filtronic is looking for a Senior RF mm/Wave Engineer to be based at our Cambridge site to play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance RF and mmWave products and solutions. This role involves advanced technical expertise in RF/microwave engineering, hands-on design and test, problem-solving, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
The Senior RF Engineer is responsible for delivering robust RF designs, supporting technology development, maintaining high engineering standards, and contributing to the company’s product roadmap.
Technical:
Lead the design, simulation, and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components, and subsystemsConduct RF system analysis, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting of complex designsCarry out RF measurements, characterisation, and validation of prototypes and production hardwareDevelop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and resultsEnsure designs meet required specifications, standards, and customer requirementsContribute to technology and product roadmaps with innovative RF design solutionsSupport RFQs, proposals, and customer engagements with technical input where requiredProject & Product Management:
Work with project managers and engineering leads to deliver designs on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standardsSupport the transition of designs from concept through prototyping into volume manufacturingCollaborate with process engineering and operations to ensure manufacturability and yield of RF productsAssist in risk identification and mitigation during the design and development processCollaboration & Communication:
Work closely with electronics, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutionsProvide technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders, including customersPresent technical work and project updates to peers, management, and customers as required
RequirementsAbout you:
Relevant degree or equivalent experience in RF, Microwave, Electronics or Communications Engineering.Experience in RF/mmW circuit or system design.Experience using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro or ADS would be beneficial.Good understanding of microwave circuit design, system line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis and design for manufacture.Experience of transceiver, amplifier, filter, module or subsystem design would be advantageous.A practical approach to engineering, with good problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to contribute to technical activities and work collaboratively with other engineers.Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and project teams.
BenefitsSalary benchmarked at the top end of the market range to attract the strongest candidates.37.5 hour working week25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional daysContributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contributionLife AssuranceIncome Protection InsuranceSave As You Earn (SAYE) share schemeElectric Vehicle (EV) schemeCycle to Work schemeVolunteering dayLearning and development opportunitiesHybrid working availableWant to Know More?
This advert provides an overview of the role and its key responsibilities. If you would like details of the salary and benefits package on offer – please note that some benefits become available following successful completion of your probationary period – before investing your time in applying, or would simply like to have an informal conversation about the opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Talent Partner on 01740 618828.
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the role, what we do, our culture or what it is like to work at Filtronic.
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