Job Title: RF Lab Manager and RF IC Design Support (Contract)
Contract Length: 12 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: Cambridge, UK
Overview
We are seeking a talented and motivated Electronic Engineer to join a leading semiconductor design team on a 12:month contract basis.
The role will primarily focus on RF laboratory management and operation, while also supporting a range of activities related to RF IC design, verification, and silicon evaluation.
This position is ideal for an engineer with strong hands:on RF lab experience, excellent practical debugging skills, and a solid understanding of RF measurement techniques and electronic systems.
Key Responsibilities
:Lead the relocation of an existing RF laboratory
:Maintain and organise the RF lab and associated RF test equipment
:Ensure the laboratory remains compliant with Health and Safety standards at all times
:Support RF measurements and lab:based activities for the engineering team
:Build and maintain RF measurement test stands
:Perform RF PCB design and rework, including work on SMD components down to 0402 size
:Support activities related to RF IC design and verification, including:
:RF test and measurement
:Pre:silicon mixed:signal simulation (CoSIM)
:Silicon evaluation
:Silicon IC product engineeringEssential Qualifications and Skills
:Degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering
:Minimum 5 years' relevant industry experience, ideally in one or more of the following areas:
:RF or Analog Semiconductor
:Cellular RF
:Satellite communications
:Detailed knowledge of modern RF test equipment and measurement techniques
:Experience with RF test and measurement, including:
:Precision measurement techniques
:Understanding and mitigation of measurement uncertainties
:Strong practical engineering skills with a solid theoretical understanding of electronic circuits and systems
:Excellent analytical and debugging skills
:Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
:Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across different time zones and culturesDesirable Skills
:PCB design and debugging (OrCad, PADS)
:Experience with Cadence Analog Design Environment (pre:silicon verification)
:Data processing using MATLAB, Excel, or Python
:Measurement automation using LabVIEW
:IC Product Engineering experience, including:
:Semiconductor chip and final test (CP/FT)
:Silicon and package qualification
:Test Time Reduction (TTR)
:Production issue resolution (yield analysis, RMAs)