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Filtronic

Senior RF Engineer

Filtronic

. Lead the design, simulation, and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components, and subsystems .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF and mmWave circuit design, analysis, and validation, with a strong focus on meeting specifications and customer requirements. Capable of collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions and support product development from concept to manufacturing.

Highest-signal resume keywords
RF Circuit DesignMicrowave Circuit DesignRF Design ToolsTechnical DocumentationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills
RF System AnalysisPerformance OptimisationRF MeasurementsCharacterisationValidationTransceiver DesignAmplifier DesignFilter DesignSubsystem DesignDesign for Manufacture
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsCollaborative WorkAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microwave OfficeCSTEMProADS
Industry Keywords
Electronics EngineeringCommunications EngineeringRFQ SupportTechnical ProposalsManufacturabilityYield Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design, simulation, and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components, and subsystems
  • Conduct RF system analysis, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting of complex designs
  • Carry out RF measurements, characterisation, and validation of prototypes and production hardware
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and results
  • Ensure designs meet specifications, standards, and customer requirements
  • Contribute to technology and product roadmaps with innovative RF design solutions
  • Support RFQs, proposals, and customer engagements with technical input
  • Work with project managers and engineering leads to deliver designs on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
  • Support transition of designs from concept through prototyping into volume manufacturing
  • Collaborate with process engineering and operations to ensure manufacturability and yield
  • Assist in risk identification and mitigation during design and development
  • Work closely with electronics, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions
  • Provide technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders, including customers
  • Present technical work and project updates to peers, management, and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience in RF, Microwave, Electronics or Communications Engineering
  • Experience in RF/mmW circuit or system design
  • Experience using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro or ADS would be beneficial
  • Good understanding of microwave circuit design, system line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis and design for manufacture
  • Experience of transceiver, amplifier, filter, module or subsystem design would be advantageous
  • A practical approach to engineering, with good problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to contribute to technical activities and work collaboratively with other engineers
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and project teams

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Salary benchmarked at the top end of the market range to attract the strongest candidates
  • 37.5 hour working week
  • 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
  • Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Volunteering day
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Hybrid working available
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Skilled Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Some benefits become available following successful completion of the probationary period