Details:
- Salary: £55 - 80 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Cambridge
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
RF Design Engineer
Cambridge (4 days onsite)
3–6 months (with strong extension potential)
£55–£80 per hour (Outside IR35)About the Role
We’re working with a global leader in mission-critical communications, to find a highly skilled RF Engineer to join their engineering team in Cambridge.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF designs within critical communication systems, contributing directly to innovative products used worldwide.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing and developing discrete RF circuits (including Fgen/VCO, TX and RX)
Supporting RF validation and testing across the full development lifecycle
Working on integrated product development, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
Solving real-world challenges including component selection, obsolescence, and redesign
Contributing to high-performance systems operating in the 400–900 MHz rangeWhat We’re Looking For
Strong recent experience in discrete RF design (especially Fgen/VCO, TX, RX circuits)
Proven background in RF validation and testing
Hands-on experience across 400–900 MHz frequencies
Solid understanding of the RF components market, including obsolescence management
Experience working on integrated products (not just isolated modules or gain blocks)
A collaborative team player with excellent communication skillsDesirable but not essential
Experience with TETRA / PMR systems
Knowledge of LTE (2–5 GHz) module or chipset integration/design
Experience in EMC debugging and resolution