Radio Frequency Design Engineer

RF Engineer

Cambridge – 4 days onsite (all 37.5 hours can be done in the 4 days)

3–6 months (with strong extension potential)

£55–£80 per hour (Outside IR35)

About the Contract

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 range

What 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 skills

Desirable 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

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