Job Description
RF Design Engineer
* Cambridge (4 days onsite)
* 3-6 months (with strong extension potential)
* £55-£80 per hour (Outside IR35)
About the Role
We're working with a global leader in mission-critical communications, to find a highly skilled RF Engineer to join their engineering team in Cambridge.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF designs within critical communication systems, contributing directly to innovative products used worldwide.
What You'll Be Doing
* Designing and developing discrete RF circuits (including Fgen/VCO, TX and RX)
* Supporting RF validation and testing across the full development life cycle
* Working on integrated product development, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
* Solving real-world challenges including component selection, obsolescence, and redesign
* Contributing to high-performance systems operating in the 400-900 MHz range
What We're Looking For
* Strong recent experience in discrete RF design (especially Fgen/VCO, TX, RX circuits)
* Proven background in RF validation and testing
* Hands-on experience across 400-900 MHz frequencies
* Solid understanding of the RF components market, including obsolescence management
* Experience working on integrated products (not just isolated modules or gain blocks)
* A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
Desirable but not essential
* Experience with TETRA/PMR systems
* Knowledge of LTE (2-5 GHz) module or chipset integration/design
* Experience in EMC debugging and resolution