Job Title: RF Lab Manager & RF IC Design Support (Contract)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: Cambridge, UK
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 & 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)
Essential Qualifications & 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
* Satellite communications
* Detailed knowledge of modern RF test equipment and measurement techniques
* Experience with RF test and measurement, including:
* 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 cultures
* 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
* Semiconductor chip and final test (CP/FT)
* Silicon and package qualification
* Test Time Reduction (TTR)
* Production issue resolution (yield analysis, RMAs)
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