{"id":1720,"date":"2026-02-11T14:20:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=1720"},"modified":"2026-03-14T00:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:09:13","slug":"rf-lead-engineer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1720","title":{"rendered":"RF Lead Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"df5c2e2d dc9ad2f4 _386ab418 _16340271 _8164f821 d01d4e8c a597c400\">\n<h2 class=\"_2919cedb _3acadc64 _6440b05b _741278f8 e4a0eb19 f4d1b613 a80ab8f9 _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Location: <\/strong>Cambridge, UK<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team: <\/strong>Engineering<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type: <\/strong>Permanent, Full-Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Us: <\/strong>Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough RF technology that radically simplifies RF front-end architectures for mobile and connected devices. Our long-term vision is to empower anyone to treat global connectivity as a commodity, effortlessly adding it to any device. We lead through innovation, solving our customers&#8217; toughest challenges, enabling them to stay ahead by pushing the boundaries of RF design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Values: <\/strong>Our values are the quiet nudge that help us to be our best in every interaction.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>One team: We are one team. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work &#8211; we listen, share, and build solutions together. We support one another, embrace challenges and fun, and celebrate collective success. Together with our stakeholders, we turn collaboration into outcomes that matter<\/li>\n<li>Innovation with intent: We operate at the forefront of technology, building innovative pathways to the future that meets real customer needs<\/li>\n<li>Solutions driven: We deliver effortless connectivity through innovative, manufacturable designs that solve real world challenges<\/li>\n<li>Customer focused: We act with integrity and hold ourselves accountable to deliver customer focused solutions. All decisions we make are guided by a deep commitment to meeting our customers&#8217; expectations<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable: We make responsible choices in design, supply chain, and operations<\/li>\n<li>We simplify where possible, reducing waste, and contributing to a more efficient and sustainable RF ecosystem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Role Overview: <\/strong>We are seeking a skilled RF Lead Engineer to join our growing development team in Cambridge, UK.<\/p>\n<p>You will lead the detailed RF design, development, and delivery of RF subsystems within a defined system architecture. This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, combining deep RF technical expertise with team leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. You will be responsible for ensuring RF designs meet performance, quality, and schedule requirements, working closely with the System Architect and other engineering disciplines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities: <\/strong><strong>RF Technical Leadership <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>Lead RF design activities across assigned projects in line with system-level requirements and architecture<\/li>\n<li>Own subsystem performance, implementation, and technical delivery<\/li>\n<li>Lead design reviews and provide technical approval for RF designs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>RF Design &amp; Development <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>Design, simulate, and validate RF circuits and subsystems (e.g. LNAs, PAs, filters, Duplexers)<\/li>\n<li>Translate system and architectural requirements into detailed RF designs<\/li>\n<li>Support RF trade-offs and optimisation within given architectural constraints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Testing &amp; Verification <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>Define and execute RF test plans and verification activities<\/li>\n<li>Analyse RF measurements including S-parameters, NF, phase noise, EVM, ACPR, and linearity<\/li>\n<li>Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of RF performance issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Mentorship &amp; Team Development <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>Provide technical guidance and mentoring to RF engineers<\/li>\n<li>Promote best practices in RF design, documentation, and verification<\/li>\n<li>Support skills development and knowledge sharing within the RF team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>Work closely with the System Architect, and full multi-disciplinary team<\/li>\n<li>Provide RF input to project planning, risk management, and technical decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Support manufacturing, production test, and in-service support activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Requirements <\/strong><strong>About you: <\/strong>You&#8217;re excited by the opportunity to work with breakthrough technologies.<\/p>\n<p>You may thrive in this role if you have some or all the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education &amp; experience: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>Degree (or equivalent experience) in RF Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related field<\/li>\n<li>Strong hands-on experience in RF design across relevant frequency ranges<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience leading RF technical delivery on complex projects<\/li>\n<li>Solid understanding of RF theory, measurements, and practical implementation<\/li>\n<li>Experience using RF simulation and design tools (e.g. ADS, AWR, CST, HFSS)<\/li>\n<li>Proficient with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>People Skills: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>Delivery-focused with strong technical judgement<\/li>\n<li>Proactive approach to problem-solving with a resilient attitude towards ambiguity.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication and collaboration abilities<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team<\/li>\n<li>Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Benefits <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e5b4763f ef4cd91f\">\n<li>Competitive salary and pension contributions<\/li>\n<li>Company Share Option Scheme<\/li>\n<li>25 days holiday + bank holidays<\/li>\n<li>Weekly company lunches<\/li>\n<li>Flexible work hours and remote work options<\/li>\n<li>Private medical insurance<\/li>\n<li>Life assurance x 4<\/li>\n<li>Income protection<\/li>\n<li>Healthshield Cash plan<\/li>\n<li>Heka flexible benefits platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2919cedb ff97483a _741278f8 e4a0eb19 _304a9ac9 dd85d9ac _6784d6e9 fe1d8962 eea20705\"><span class=\"f4242914 _74f8659b\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>We believe in equal opportunities <\/strong>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. 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