Principal RF Systems Engineer
(Hybrid – Cambridge)
£70,000 – £100,000
An innovative and fast-growing engineering company is looking for a Principal RF Systems Engineer to play a key role in shaping next-generation RF test and measurement technology.
They operate at the cutting edge of RF and digital system design, developing highly advanced products used in complex wireless environments. This is a great opportunity to have real ownership over system architecture while still staying hands-on.
The Role
You’ll take a lead position in defining and delivering RF system solutions, working across both RF and digital domains.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining RF and digital system architectures for new products
* Designing RF and FPGA-based PCB schematics
* Debugging and resolving issues across prototype builds
* Defining and implementing calibration processes
* Contributing to DSP, firmware or software development
* Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
This is a genuinely mixed role – ideal for someone who enjoys both big-picture system thinking and hands-on engineering.
What They’re Looking For
They’re open on level, but you’ll likely bring:
Core experience:
* Degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar
* Strong background in RF electronics (GHz range)
* Experience specifying and designing RF systems
* Confident with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyser, etc.)
* Experience debugging high-frequency PCBs
* Understanding of RF performance metrics (NF, IP3, SFDR etc.)
* Comfortable leading projects while remaining hands-on
Nice to have:
* PCB layout experience
* Python for test/automation
* Bluetooth or wireless systems
* Antenna design
* High-speed digital (USB, PCIe)
* FPGA (Xilinx / Verilog / SystemVerilog)
* C++
For more information, get in touch with Hannah from Oakmont Consulting - hannah@oakmontconsulting.co.uk