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Principal Electronics Engineer An exciting opportunity has opened up for an Principal Electronics Engineer based in Cambridge, focusing on baseband processing for advanced wireless communication systems. This role centres on the design and development of baseband circuits, playing a key part in delivering reliable and efficient telecommunications solutions. As part of the team, you will work on the PCB design and integration of analog and digital circuits specifically related to baseband processing. You will also be involved in signal processing, working with high-speed interfaces, and ensuring robust signal integrity. Additionally, the role will involve programming and optimising embedded systems using C, C++, and Python to support baseband functionality within wireless products. The ideal Electronics Engineer will have experience in: • PCB design and development • Analog and digital circuit design with a focus on baseband processing • Signal processing and high-speed digital design • RF front-end and baseband interface design • Embedded systems programming using C, C++, and Python • Experience with telecommunications standards and wireless communication protocols • Familiarity with power integrity and signal integrity analysis for high-speed designs • Knowledge of modulation techniques and filter design for baseband signals If you're interested in the position of Principal Electronics Engineer, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to the future of technology within the space sector? A leading company in communication technology is expanding into the SpaceX sector and is looking for an experienced R&D Project Manager to drive cutting-edge projects that will shape the future of communication systems. Responsibilities • Lead and manage R&D projects focused on the development of advanced products for space applications. • Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery, ensuring milestones and timelines are met. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality, to ensure seamless execution. • Play a key role in developing innovative RF and microwave solutions for the fast-evolving space industry. • Keep stakeholders informed on project progress and manage expectations to ensure success. Experience: • Proven experience in managing R&D projects, preferably in RF, microwave, or similar high-tech industries. • Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams. • A passion for space technology and the drive to work on pioneering projects within the aerospace sector. • Ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. If you’re excited by the idea of contributing to the next frontier of communication technology, and have experience as a Project Manager within the technology space, please contact Emily Click here to contact this recruiter Resources

Lead Hardware Engineer A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Hardware Engineer to join a forward-thinking technology company based in Malvern, specialising in defence technologies. The company is well-known for developing advanced hardware solutions that serve critical defence applications, helping to deliver high-performance and reliable systems for use in challenging and mission-critical environments. As the Lead Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design and development of complex hardware systems involving RF, analog, and digital electronics. You will take the lead on project delivery, guiding the design process from initial concept to production, ensuring that hardware systems meet rigorous defence standards. The role will involve system-level design, PCB layout, hardware prototyping, and working closely with software and mechanical engineering teams to ensure smooth integration across the full system architecture. The ideal Lead Hardware Engineer will have: • Extensive experience in RF, analog, and digital circuit design • Proven ability in system-level hardware design, including schematic capture and PCB layout • Expertise in hardware testing, debugging, and validation processes • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and mentor engineering teams • Previous experience in defence or a heavily regulated industry is highly desirable If you're interested in the position of Lead Hardware Engineer, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt.

2025 grads / PhDs and experienced electronics engineers encouraged Surrey; to £44,000 DoE + benefits Motivated electronic engineers and physicists have the chance to accelerate their career by joining a pioneering group in the defence industry. Working on projects involving digital signal processing, high speed data processing and related radio communications systems, hands-on development will be the norm. You will take responsibility for the design and test of PCBs including FPGAs, SoCs and high-speed network interfaces, and you will be given the opportunity to stretch your skills in embedded C / C++. Experience of PCB fabrication and testing of related firmware and software would be beneficial, but not essential. As a successful candidate, you will have excellent qualifications, including a 1st in a numerate subject from a top university, with A/A*s at A-level (including Maths and Physics). Commercial experience or a PhD will be welcomed, and graduates finishing their course in 2025 will also be considered. Due to the nature of the work carried out by the firm, this role is only open to UK citizens able to obtain a high level of security clearance. Candidates with ILR or in need of visa sponsorship will not be considered. Successful candidates should be skilled in a number of the following: • PCB design and layout, ideally using OrCAD • FPGA development in VHDL • Software development in C / C++ The company offers an excellent salary package for all levels of experience, together with top benefits and a generous pension contribution. Work is carried out onsite at their bespoke offices and labs, close to the Surrey Hills. Hybrid work patterns are not offered, but there is flexibility around their core hours of 10am - 4 pm, as long as a 40-hour work week is maintained. Keywords: Hardware, FPGA, VHDL, SoC, PCB, DSP, RF, Embedded, C, C++, Defence, Surrey, Graduate, PhD, Electronics, Engineer, Microcontrollers, Signal Processing, Image Analysis, RF Signal Filtering, Linux, OrCAD. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: TJ27284 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

We are working with a globally established millimetre-wave product design company to find a Senior MMIC Engineer to join their UK-based design team at their head office in Newton Aycliffe. In this position as a Senior MMIC Engineer you will be working on the design, layout and RFOW of RFIC, MMICs and Microwave/mmWave modules. You will be working on GaAs & GaN based MMICs as standard MMIC products and custom design for applications from 1-150GHz. In this role you will be working in a close-knit team to solve challenging design problems for clients whilst being involved in all aspects of the design process from liaising with clients to detailed CAD activity and evaluating prototype parts. To be considered for the Senior MMIC Engineer vacancy you must have prior industry experience in GaAs MMIC design, be comfortable in the RF test, characterisation, and validation of MMIC's, complete understanding surrounding Smith charts and s-parameter measurements, and preferably some experience with load-pull characterisation. This position includes a competitive salary and great benefits. If you would like to hear more about this position as a Senior MMIC Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.