RF Engineer

We are a high-growth AI company in the Greater Cambridge area seeking an RF Engineer to design, implement, and optimise RF systems for high-frequency communication and sensing applications. This role can suit entry-level, mid-level, or senior candidates, depending on experience, and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF technologies within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and optimising RF systems and components (e.g., antennas, filters, amplifiers)

• Working on phased-array antenna design and beamforming technologies

• Testing and validating RF hardware for performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance

• Performing RF simulations using industry tools and modelling environments

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate RF components into larger systems

• Documenting test results, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Experience & Technical Skills

• 3–5 years of RF design/testing experience (5+ years for senior roles; entry-level considered with strong fundamentals)

• Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment (spectrum/network analysers, signal generators)

• Strong understanding of phased-array antennas and beamforming

• Experience with SDRs and tools such as GNU Radio

• Solid knowledge of RF and microwave theory

• Experience with RF front-end components (LNAs, PAs, filters)

• Familiarity with RF communication and modulation standards

Preferred

• Linux experience for system setup and testing workflows

• Strong programming skills

• History of patent contributions

• Security clearance (or ability to obtain one)

• Experience with manufacturing processes and quality assurance

Please apply with your CV and a short covering note, including your salary expectations and availability.