Principal RF Systems Engineer

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:

At RFcreations, you will be responsible for:

• Defining RF and digital system architecture for new products.
• Designing PCB schematics implementing RF and FPGA systems.
• Diagnosing and fixing issues in prototypes.
• Defining calibration processes.
• Able to contribute to the development of RFCreations’ DSP IP, firmware or software.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

EXPERIENCE:

We are prepared to consider candidates with less experience. However, experience in several of the following areas would be considered essential:

Required experience:

• Good degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar.
• 5+ years working with RF electronics.
• Specifying RF systems, understanding novel application specific requirements.
• Designing RF circuits at GHz frequencies (selecting appropriate COTS components, cascade analysis etc).
• Using standard test equipment (Spectrum analyser, VNA, signal generator, oscilloscope).
• Debugging issues on high frequency PCBs.
• Measuring RF performance metrics against the specification (NF, IP3, SFDR etc).
• Confident in both technical leadership of RF systems projects, and in hands on development work.

In addition, we would anticipate the candidate to have experience in some of the following:

• PCB Layout.
• Writing test scripts in Python.
• Bluetooth systems.
• Antennas.
• High speed digital, e.g. USB3, PCIe.
• FPGA, particularly Xilinx and (System)Verilog.
• C++

DESIRED PERSONALITY TRAITS:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset.
• A passion for constant learning and improvement.
• A desire to make a difference and be part of changing the Test Equipment status quo.

ROLE SPECIFICATION – PRINICPAL RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER.

RFcreations is a core team of highly skilled and knowledgeable, professional engineers with decades of experience across the design and development of both RF and digital hardware, embedded, protocol stacks and UI software. From semiconductors, through high-value consumer end-products to disruptive wireless connectivity eco-systems, we understand the complexities involved in the journey from ‘idea’ to ‘production’.

Based in Cambridge we embrace the heritage of the exceptional innovation and disruptive technology that has gone before us and strive to contribute to this tradition.

Our vision is to create analysis and measurement products for development and production test, starting from first principles to really solve our customers’ challenges, not to simply replicate what is already available.

The customer base that we are engaged with includes industry giants: Apple, Qualcomm, Amazon, NXP, Meta, Nordic, Dolby, Bose, BMW through Bluetooth test houses and end device companies on a global basis.

RFcreations is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

www.rfcreations.com

The role is full time and will be based at our office in St. Johns Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge. Hours can be at the successful candidate’s preference and flexible working is available but presence in the office is required 3 days per week. This is an opportunity to redefine the face of test equipment for the future!