RF Team Leader

It’s an exciting time to come and join the Sepura team. We are on the lookout for a RF Team Leader to play a key role within the Research and Development team.

As a RF Team Leader you will have responsibility for the management of the RF Electronics Development Team as well as contributing to development projects as a RF Design Engineer. The right candidate will have a proven track record of RF electronics design, experience of leadership and/or mentoring a technical team, enjoy problem solving and be an excellent communicator.

Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Role Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and support a team of RF design engineers by:
  • Allocating resources effectively in line with agreed priorities
  • Providing strong technical leadership within the RF discipline
  • Offering guidance and ensuring effective mentoring for junior team members
  • Conducting performance management and personal development reviews
  • Reinforcing established processes and contributing to the development of engineering standards

Technical Design & Delivery

• Lead the technical design and specification of baseband circuitry for radio terminal products, including:
  • End to end subsystem design and implementation
  • Integration with Baseband, Audio, and MMI subsystems
  • Component specification, evaluation, and sourcing
  • Creation of design test documentation
  • Schematic design and supervision of PCB layout

Systems & Project Responsibilities

• Analyse technical requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions
• Resolve design and integration issues across multiple subsystems
• Support type approval activities throughout certification processes
• Provide technical assistance to end customers when required
• Deliver regular progress updates and reports to senior stakeholders

Day to Day: Our customers span a wide range of industries and international markets. We deliver complete TETRA and LTE solutions designed specifically to support users who depend on reliable, mission‑critical communications.

At Sepura, every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You’ll be supported by your manager and team, while working closely with colleagues across multiple departments to deliver high‑quality engineering outcomes.

As part of your role, you will be involved in a variety of technical and project‑oriented activities, including:

• Participating in regular project meetings to review progress, set priorities, and address emerging challenges
• Leading and contributing to design reviews, ensuring RF systems meet performance expectations and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with baseband, software, and audio teams to integrate RF solutions into broader product architectures
• Supporting and guiding mentors as they assist junior engineers on technical topics
• Engaging in project management activities, including updating timelines, managing resources, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure milestones are met

This job involves some travelling so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence, own car., and valid passport. Travel expenses will be paid.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Significant experience in RF design and development, ideally in telecommunications or critical communications
• Strong understanding of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and test methodologies
• Proven hands‑on design experience and practical engineering intuition
• Excellent communication and time‑management skills, with a track record of delivering high‑quality work on schedule

Experience and Skills: Core RF Expertise

• RF Tx/Rx architectures
• RF receivers
• RF transmitters
• RF power amplifiers
• EMC/EMI
• Frequency generators
• Antenna design & tuning
• Matching networks
• Broadband communications
• LTE/4G/5G

Tools & Methods:

• Component selection and evaluation
• Experience with RF simulation and modelling tools such as ADS, CST, or equivalent
• Familiarity with RF testing procedures and facilities, including anechoic chambers and screening rooms

Technology Domains: (Strong experience in at least two of the following):

• TETRA – 100-900 MHz
• GSM – 800/900/1800 MHz
• LTE/4G/5G – 700-2700 MHz
• GNSS – 1.6-2 GHz
• WiFi – 2.4-6 GHz

Collaboration & Project Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate both internal and external resources
• Excellent practical skills with sensitive PCBs, including component‑level rework or modifications

Nice to have:

• Experience with professional mobile radio (PMR) systems
• Familiarity with telecom regulatory standards and compliance processes
• Knowledge of advanced RF technologies such as beamforming or MIMO
• Proficiency in relevant programming or scripting languages for RF design and testing