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RF testing, measurement, characterisation and test automation You're an experienced RF Test Engineer looking for a new challenge. You enjoy working on nascent technology that solves real-world problems. You have experience working in a start-up, and understand the dynamics and pressures within a fast-paced environment. This Cambridge company have designed and developed RF based technology that can be used in smart wearables and mobile devices. They are growing their engineering team and look to hire an RF Test Engineer. Key responsibilities for the role include: development of measurement systems and characterisation of RF technologies; implementation of automation processes and test scripts; ensuring compliance with RF test standards; general troubleshooting during testing phases. Requirements: Degree in Electronics (or similar) including demonstrable understanding of RF concepts. Experience using RF test equipment (network analysers, signal generators and spectrum analysers). Competence conducting RF measurements, developing measurement setups and RF characterisation. Experience in RF test compliance. Scripting experience (Python or MATLAB) for automated testing. Good documentation skills. Candidates are expected to be able to go in to their Cambridge based offices, with possible hybrid working when projects allow. Only applicants with full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK will be considered. This role is suited for someone in a similar role rather than those looking to transition into such a position. On offer is an excellent remuneration package including the company share option scheme. Keywords: RF Test, S-parameters, Impedance Matching, RF Measurements, Electronics, Start-Up, Cambridge / Hybrid 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: TJ27297 ) 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 an industry leading company seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join their expanding team for work on various projects from initial stages to production. Offering design tools, experienced engineers, and in-house manufacturing capabilities for RF/mmW technology. The role involves developing new products in collaboration with the team. The company creates a variety of products, ranging from specialised devices to large-scale telecommunications and defence equipment. Job Purpose: The role involves designing RF/mmW components and systems, ensuring they meet electrical performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability standards. Responsibilities Overview as a Senior RF Design Engineer: • Design and develop RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules, and systems for telecommunications and defence products. • Specify, design, simulate, and realise RF/mmW elements, including transmission lines, various filter types, couplers, synthesizers/multipliers, and IC/MMIC components. • Collaborate with the mechanical design team on electromechanical concept designs. • Collaborate with the electronics/PCB design team for support electronics and high-frequency PCB layout. • Analyse system line-up. • Perform thermal, MTBF, and component derating analysis, adhering to company/customer requirements. • Prepare design documentation like design logbooks, data packs, and peer reviews for design release and production. • Deliver fully verified and documented designs within project constraints. • Participate in and initiate design reviews to manage risk. • Verify and validate designs, prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability testing. • Maintain an up-to-date design compliance matrix with evidence of compliance data. • Troubleshoot and diagnose manufactured products during introduction, defining diagnostic procedures. Requirements as a Senior RF Design Engineer: • Relevant degree in RF/Communications Engineering or equivalent. • Proficiency in RF design tools like Microwave Office, CST, EMPro, and ADS. • Demonstrable experience in microwave circuit/system design, including line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis, and DFM. • Experience in transceiver product design. Benefits: • Competitive Salary Package • Pension contribution (up to 8%) • Long term incapacity benefit 75% salary • Life assurance 4x salary • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) • Holiday Purchase Scheme • Flexible/Hybrid working • And much, much, more. If you’re interested in applying for this position as a Senior RF Design Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.

RF Field Engineer £35,000 - £45,000 + Paid Overtime + Training + Medicash + Holiday North West London - Commutable from Wembley, Ealing, Chiswick & Kensington Are you an experienced RF Engineer who is seeking rewarding financial opportunities, training & progression, while working in a technically challenging role? On offer is the chance to boost your earnings, develop your skillset and progress in your career, while working in a varied and diverse role at an established and industry leading company. This specialist company has exciting growth plans and is looking to expand further, while delivering a high quality service to their well-established client base, which includes large multinational conglomerates as well as government departments. In this role, you will have a wide variety of technical responsibilities, including installing systems at client sites, carrying out site surveys to identify optimal locations for equipment placement, and programming & tuning radios to the desired frequencies. The ideal candidate will have experience installing equipment and knowledge of radios. They will also have expert knowledge of RF Networks and have a clean, valid driving license. This role would suit an experienced RF Engineer who can collaborate with a variety of people, is good at thinking on their feet and can work well both independently and as part of a team. If you are passionate, ambitious and keen to increase your earnings, then this role is for you. The Role: • Installing and configuring RF systems • Programming radios and optimising system performance • Carrying out surveys and writing reports documenting the survey findings The Person: • Ambitious and keen to increase their career earnings • Strong knowledge and experience of RF networks, equipment installation and radios • Has a clean, valid driving license Reference Number: BBBH241793 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click \"Apply Now\" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are working with a leading company in the defence industry, seeking a talented Senior RF Engineer to join their dynamic team in Stevenage. Due to the nature of our clients projects, we require applicants to be British Nationals or Dual British Nationals. Key Responsibilities as a Senior RF Engineer: • Design and develop RF and microwave circuits for advanced defence systems. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful integration of RF systems. • Conduct simulations and performance analysis to validate designs. • Provide technical support and expertise throughout the product lifecycle. Experience as a Senior RF Engineer: • Strong background in RF and microwave circuit design. • Experience with simulation tools such as ADS, AWR, or similar. • Knowledge of RF measurement techniques and equipment. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Benefits: • Competitive Salary: Circa £65,000 base with additional bonuses and earnings mentioned below. • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year). • Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%. • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime – 5-10% per annum. • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days. • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more… • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities. If you are interested in this role as a Senior RF Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.

A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Director of Engineering to join a multi national company innovating high performance Analog semiconductors to help power the Wireless networking revolution! The Senior Director of Engineering will join the Irvine, California design center and will lead circa 10 engineers responsible for modules designs. You will be responsible for defining architectures, driving feasibility studies, meeting aggressive customer development schedules with best-in-class performance and best cost. This combination of goals requires exceptional technical, business, interpersonal, developmental and inspirational leadership skills, combined with a natural desire to win through innovation, teamwork and execution at all phases. You will have direct customer engagement and will be involved with discussing technical roadmaps, hence a strong understanding of the design process is required and a background in hands on Analog and/or RF IC Design is highly valuable. This position requires strong cross-functional team building skills. The culture is designed to promote fast decision making and a sense of individual ownership so you will have the opportunity to make a difference at the company and BU level in this role. You must have an excellent understanding of high efficiency, low-cost power amplifiers and integrated RF front-end multi-chip modules (PAs, acoustic filters/duplexers, antenna RF switches, couplers, LNAs and all associated impedance matching) for the cellular mobile communications market. You must possess cross-functional leadership and customer interface skills and have demonstrated excellent communication skills and a passion for technical team leadership and development. Responsibilities include: • Leadership of multiple module designs (you will need to serve as the customer interface as well ensure that program development is on track) • Detailed architecture, floor planning, cost estimation • Resource allocation • Drive design methodology improvements, best practice adherence • Ensure new team members are properly trained and mentored, and all team members are developing to their full potential • Work closely with the product leads to ensure they have the necessary resources to meet critical goals • Participate in the recruiting, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding activities • Provide regular updates to Senior Management on progress toward meeting our goals • Facilitate and lead detailed technical discussions with different customers to define architectures, drive rapid feasibility studies, and support system studies Industry degree qualified the successful Senior Director of Engineering will have a minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience relating to Analog/RF IC Design and a minimum of 6 years of technical leadership / team management experience. The company has a strong focus on global collaboration and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Their work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect. Contact Leon at IC Resources today to apply and find out more

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior RF IC Design Engineer to join a leader in the area of RF IC Design for cellular applications. You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly experienced RF IC Design team working on state-of-the-art 6G RF products in advanced CMOS processes. Your responsibilities will include the specification, design, implementation and verification of challenging Analog and RF circuit blocks or sub systems for 6G RF ICs such as filters, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers or mixers. Your focus will be on delivering leading edge analog and RF circuit blocks with excellent performance on first silicon. PhD or Masters degree qualified within the relevant field, the successful Senior RF IC Design Engineer will have a minimum of 5 years industrial experience with strong experience in designing RF circuits in advanced CMOS technologies (16nm or below). A strong analytical approach is required with a clear track record of success and delivery. You will have an excellent understanding of modern transceiver architectures and a good working knowledge of RF IC layout optimisation. Experience with the Cadence Analog Design environment is essential and experience with advanced circuit simulation tools and EM simulation tools is ideal. Desirable skills include: • Excellent knowledge of RF system analysis and able to work effectively with RF System and Application Engineers to define the specification • Good understanding of RF performance requirements for cellular systems • Experience in high dynamic range RF measurements You will be an innovative thinker with a passion for challenging technical problem solving as well as being a strong team player able to collaborate on complex projects. You will have excellent communication skills being able to communicate effectively with people across different locations. Competitive basic salary with an excellent benefits and bonus is on offer as well as an opportunity for career progression. To apply, contact Leon at IC Resources.

We are working with a Cambridge based innovative tech startup that specialise in transforming RF Front End architectures with groundbreaking Tunable Duplexer and Adaptive Passive Cancellation technology. My client is looking to bring in a Senior RF Engineer, they design, develop, and commercialise Tunable RF Front Ends for connected wearables and mobile devices. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior RF Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will design and develop cutting-edge Integrated Passive Devices (IPDs) such as inductors, transformers, and couplers. You'll collaborate with a talented engineering team to optimise these components for performance, cost, and size within their revolutionary RF system-in-package products. Key Responsibilities as a Senior RF Engineer: • Design and optimise RF components on various substrates. • Create and test 3D models using EM simulations. • Develop simulation models for RF designers to enhance filters. • Collaborate closely with other RF designers. • Document design and development processes for future reference. What They Offer: • Competitive salary and pension contributions • Company share option scheme • 25 days holiday + bank holidays • Weekly company lunches • Flexible work hours and remote work options If you're interested in this position as a Senior RF Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.

A new opportunity has arisen for an RF IC Design Engineer to join an established company working in the area of Analog/RF IC Design for wireless and communication ICs. In this role you will be tasked with the design of RF Integrated Circuits in CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS including circuit design, implementation and verification of complete sub-systems for sub-6G RF ICs. You will have the opportunity to work on the design of RF front-end, PA, LNA, Mixer, OSC, PLL LO, VGA, Filter, TIA, or other baseband modules in BiCMOS and/or RF-CMOS processes. Experience is required in some or all of the following: strong understanding of basic concepts and theories in Analog and RF design, such as mismatch, linearity, stability and noise. Responsibilities include: • Designing blocks such as LNAs, Mixers, filters, high speed multiplexer, divider circuits, bias circuits, bandgap, fractional N PLL • Working with a variety of technologies including SiGe & CMOS to implement innovative high performance RF circuitry • Excellent time management and organisation skills • Produce detailed design documentation • Support product evaluation Master’s degree or PhD qualified the successful RF IC Design Engineer will have 1-5 years experience in RF IC design with strong experience with Cadence Virtuoso tools are essential along with SiGe Bipolar and/or CMOS experience. You will be a strong communicator who works well in a team and who open and capable to mentor junior engineers. Contact Leon today to apply and find out more.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Engineer to lead the development of innovative RF subsystems and antennas, operating across HF to SHF frequencies. Based in Lincoln, you will design and develop complex systems including active antennas, phased arrays, and satellite communications. This role involves working on advanced projects in areas like electronic warfare, phased array antennas, and space-related RF technology. As a Senior RF Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical direction and success of cutting-edge RF engineering initiatives. The position is ideal for someone with expertise in mixed-signal systems integrating RF and antennas, and offers the chance to work in a forward-thinking, technology-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of RF subsystems and antenna systems for applications such as SATCOM and electronic warfare. • Develop and integrate RF subsystems, active antennas, and phased arrays across a range of frequencies. • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers in the team. • Ensure designs meet strict performance and reliability standards required in defence and aerospace applications. Key Requirements: • Proven experience in RF design, especially in antenna and subsystem integration. • Extensive knowledge of HF to SHF frequency ranges. • Hands-on experience with phased arrays, AESA, or other advanced RF technologies is advantageous. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in mixed-signal RF and antenna systems. • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. This Senior RF Engineer position in Lincoln offers the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and advanced RF technologies in the field. If you're interested in discussing the further, please apply or contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.

We are working with a Cambridge based, award winning, mobile solutions company who is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to engage across various product phases, from initial conceptualisation to production support. Joining a tight-knit team, the selected individual will spearhead all RF aspects of our offerings, beginning with conceptualisation and system design, progressing through circuit design, PCB layout, testing, and eventual handover to production. The ideal candidate for this Principal RF Engineer position will have the following: • Bachelor's degree in Design/Engineering or equivalent (minimum qualification) • Proficiency in autonomous work, encompassing development and testing of new designs • Extensive experience in RF design, spanning receivers, transmitters, and power amplifiers • Preferably, familiarity with Cellular systems (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) • Desirable understanding of basic DSP principles • Desirable grasp of Software Defined Radio principles • Bonus: Embedded software development proficiency on PICs • Strong grasp of electronics and specialised RF/Microwave Engineering expertise, extending up to 4GHz If you are interested in this position as a Principal RF Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.

We are working with a leading company in the defence industry, seeking a talented Senior RF Engineer to join their dynamic team in Stevenage. Due to the nature of our clients projects, we require applicants to be British Nationals or Dual British Nationals. Key Responsibilities as a Senior RF Engineer: • Design and develop RF and microwave circuits for advanced defence systems. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful integration of RF systems. • Conduct simulations and performance analysis to validate designs. • Provide technical support and expertise throughout the product lifecycle. Experience as a Senior RF Engineer: Strong background in RF and microwave circuit design. • Experience with simulation tools such as ADS, AWR, or similar. • Knowledge of RF measurement techniques and equipment. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Benefits: • Competitive Salary: Circa £65,000 base with additional bonuses and earnings mentioned below. • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year). • Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%. • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime – 5-10% per annum. • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days. • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more… • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities. If you are interested in this role as a Senior RF Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.

IC Resources is working with a Cambridge based client who is looking for an experienced RF Test engineer to join their team on a contracting basis. The Role • 3-6 month contract • Cambridge based client Requirements • Experience with 4G and 5G communications • End-to-end testing • Highly proficient with RF testing equipment If you match the requirements for this role or know someone who might be suitable, then please contact Max Martin at IC Resources.

We are working with an industry leading company who is seeking a Junior RF Design Engineer to join their expanding team for work on various projects from initial stages to production. Offering design tools, experienced engineers, and in-house manufacturing capabilities for RF/mmW technology. The role involves developing new products in collaboration with the team. The company creates a variety of products, ranging from specialised devices to large-scale telecommunications and defence equipment. Job Purpose: The role involves designing RF/mmW components and systems, ensuring they meet electrical performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability standards. Responsibilities Overview as a Junior RF Design Engineer: • Design and develop RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules, and systems for telecommunications and defence products. • Specify, design, simulate, and realise RF/mmW elements, including transmission lines, various filter types, couplers, synthesizers/multipliers, and IC/MMIC components. • Collaborate with the mechanical design team on electromechanical concept designs. • Collaborate with the electronics/PCB design team for support electronics and high-frequency PCB layout. • Deliver fully verified and documented designs within project constraints. • Participate in and initiate design reviews to manage risk. • Verify and validate designs, prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability testing. Requirements as a Junior Design Engineer: • Relevant degree in RF/Communications Engineering or equivalent. • Proficiency in RF design tools like Microwave Office, CST, EMPro, and ADS. • Experience in microwave circuit/system design, including line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis, and DFM. • Experience in transceiver product design. Benefits: • Competitive Salary Package • Pension contribution (up to 8%) • Long term incapacity benefit 75% salary • Life assurance 4x salary • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) • Holiday Purchase Scheme • Flexible/Hybrid working • And much, much, more. If you’re interested in applying for this position as a Junior RF Design Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources.

A highly successful company supplying the cellular industry has a requirement for a Senior RF IC Design power Amplifier engineer based at their design centre in Andover, Massachusetts, USA In this role the Senior RF IC Design Engineer will be leading RF IC Designs for wireless communications and will be involved in the design of power amplifiers, switches and low noise amplifiers for WLAN using BiCMOS which is essential to this role. SiGe HBT, GaAs and GaN is also used and is an advantage. You will be performing detailed circuit design and simulation and driving detailed IC layout, lab evaluation and backfitting of designs. Experience is required in RF IC Design specifically in PA (power amplifier) design and systems architecture in the multi-GHz frequency range and the successful applicant will have at least 8 years experience from within a similar role including experience in switches and LNA circuits, Agilent ADS, GoldenGate and Cadence Virtuoso design tools. Knowledge in ESD protection techniques, bias and detector circuit design and filter/matching design techniques is ideal. You will be working with IC layout and lab evaluation teams and will be responsible for giving technical presentations and data summaries. Experience with RF test and measurement equipment and an understanding of WiFi technology is ideal. You will be an excellent communicator who has a proven history of delivering production products and familiarity with all stages of the product lifecycle, able to generate clear technical presentations. It is not possible to sponsor a working visa for this position so the successful applicant will have permission to work in the United States of America. Contact Leon from IC Resources today to apply.

I am looking for a talented Principal RF IC Design Engineer to join a global organisation based in Belgium, focused on developing cutting-edge, next-generation transceivers for the mobile market. Key Responsibilities: • Analyse different circuit topologies and choose the best architecture. • Fine-tune parameters to meet stringent performance criteria. • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure technical excellence, product quality, and timely project completion. Qualifications and Experience: • Over 10 years of industry experience in RF IC design. • Strong academic background in a relevant field. • Proven experience in technical leadership. This role requires technical expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards in performance, quality, and project management. If you’re interested in learning more, please get in touch with me, Parm Shergill.

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading technology client who is looking for an experienced Radio Frequency RF SoC Engineer to join their cutting-edge silicon design team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development, integration, and optimisation of complex RF SoCs (Systems-on-Chip) for a variety of communication applications. Role Overview: • Design, analyse, and validate RF systems at the architecture level for high-performance SoCs. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end RF solutions, from system-level design to final product integration. • Optimise RF system behaviour through simulations, modeling, and algorithm development, ensuring minimal interference and maximum efficiency. Key Responsibilities as an RF SoC Engineer: • Develop and define RF system architectures, including level plans and performance specifications. • Analyse RF systems to ensure optimal performance and integrity under varied conditions. • Work closely with analog mixed-signal (AMS) and digital teams to optimise RF systems for power, noise, and linearity. • Validate and troubleshoot RF systems in lab environments using tools like spectrum analysers and vector network analysers. • Create comprehensive technical documentation for system design and validation. Qualifications as an RF Soc Engineer: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields. • 5+ years of experience in RF systems design and integration, particularly for communication systems. • Strong understanding of RF components, including filters, LNAs, mixers, and calibration algorithms. • Proficiency in RF simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB, ADS, or equivalent. • Experience with RF measurement tools and familiarity with wireless communication standards like 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, or satellite. Why Join? • Be part of a talented team developing next-generation RF technology. • Work on complex, impactful projects in a collaborative environment. • Flexible locations: Join the team in Paris, Caen, or Grenoble, or if you’re at the Principal level, work remotely! If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an RF SoC Engineer and advance your career in RF engineering, please apply now or reach out directly for more information.