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Job Description:<\/p>\n

Radio Frequency Design Engineer<\/b><\/p>\n

Virtua, a leading provider of communication and infrastructure services, is seeking an experienced\u00a0RF Design Engineer<\/b>\u00a0to join our In-Building Survey & Design team. The ideal candidate will have\u00a05+ years\u2019 experience<\/b>\u00a0in in-building radio survey, design, installation and commissioning across passive and active DAS, radiating cable, analogue\/digital RFoF systems, and multi-technology base station designs. Strong skills in link budget analysis, industry-standard design tools, prediction software and CW survey techniques are essential. Experience supporting technical bids is desirable.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Deliver single and multi-operator JOT design submissions, owning technical specifications and ensuring on-time delivery.<\/li>\n
  • Troubleshoot in-building systems (RFoF, Small Cell, C-RAN) remotely and on-site.<\/li>\n
  • Produce and review detailed design proposals, commissioning and handover reports.<\/li>\n
  • Support QA with design approvals and maintain HSQE standards.<\/li>\n
  • Mentor and support junior team members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Skills & Experience<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Strong RF in-building design capability across active RFoF DAS, Small Cell, Off-Air Repeaters and passive DAS.<\/li>\n
    • Proficient in\u00a0iBwave Enterprise (Rel14)<\/b>, including full RFoF and structured cabling designs.<\/li>\n
    • Good understanding of 2G\u20135G architectures, GSM\/UMTS\/LTE-A\/Wi-Fi technologies.<\/li>\n
    • Experience with RF lab equipment (network\/spectrum analysers, signal generators).<\/li>\n
    • Strong commissioning skills for RFoF DAS (noise, capacity and link-budget analysis).<\/li>\n
    • Knowledge of CW survey methods for validation and commissioning.<\/li>\n
    • Excellent client-facing and communication skills, including with UK mobile operators.<\/li>\n
    • Engineering\/technical qualification preferred but not essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      General Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Able to obtain UK security clearance\/airside pass (5-year history + background checks).<\/li>\n
      • Willing to work outside standard hours and travel\/ stay away when required.<\/li>\n
      • Adaptable, able to learn new technologies and work independently or as part of a team.<\/li>\n
      • Strong time management, presentation skills, and adherence to HSQE.<\/li>\n
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel\/Word\/Visio).<\/li>\n
      • Full UK driving licence (preferably clean).<\/li>\n
      • Design and develop RF systems, including antennas, filters, amplifiers, and transceivers, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards.<\/li>\n
      • Conduct root cause analysis on system failures or performance issues to identify underlying problems and implement effective solutions.<\/li>\n
      • Create detailed schematics and layout designs using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, or SolidWorks.<\/li>\n
      • Develop simulation models with MATLAB\/Simulink to predict system behaviour under various conditions.<\/li>\n
      • Utilise programming languages including Python, C++, Perl, and firmware development to enhance system functionality and integration.<\/li>\n
      • Analyse signal processing requirements and implement algorithms for noise reduction, filtering, or modulation schemes.<\/li>\n
      • Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate RF components within mechanical enclosures using surface mount technology (SMT) techniques.<\/li>\n
      • Assist in debugging hardware and firmware issues through systematic troubleshooting methods.<\/li>\n
      • Support the realisation of prototypes through soldering and assembly of electronic components on PCBs.<\/li>\n
      • Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to automate testing procedures or system operations.<\/li>\n
      • Ensure all designs meet electrical engineering standards while considering mechanical constraints for system robustness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Experience<\/b><\/p>\n

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        • Proven experience in RF system design within a telecommunications or related environment.<\/li>\n
        • Strong background in electrical engineering principles with practical knowledge of surface mount technology (SMT), soldering, and debugging techniques.<\/li>\n
        • Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, or SolidWorks for schematic creation and mechanical design integration.<\/li>\n
        • Extensive experience with MATLAB\/Simulink for system modelling and analysis; familiarity with Python for scripting tasks is desirable.<\/li>\n
        • Knowledge of signal processing techniques and firmware development using C++, ARM architecture, or Perl scripts.<\/li>\n
        • Experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for automation purposes.<\/li>\n
        • Mechanical knowledge relevant to integrating RF components within physical enclosures; familiarity with surface mount technology is advantageous.<\/li>\n
        • Ability to perform root cause analysis effectively on complex electronic systems involving both hardware and software components. This position offers a dynamic environment where innovation meets technical excellence\u2014ideal for engineers passionate about advancing wireless communication technologies through meticulous design and analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Job Type: Full-time<\/p>\n

          Pay: \u00a335,000.00-\u00a345,000.00 per year<\/p>\n

          Work Location: Hybrid remote in Banbury OX16 3TL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1867,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Banbury OX16 3TL","_application":"https:\/\/uk.indeed.com\/viewjob?cmp=Virtua-UK-Ltd&t=Rf+Engineer&jk=d1320f77a7a39b0b&q=title%3A+RF&xpse=SoCF67I3n1U1j8z5dJ0LbzkdCdPP&xfps=3cf474d7-8989-469d-a604-609a37f4ee9f&xkcb=SoAU67M3n1U28OT4Np0KbzkdCdPP&vjs=3","_company_name":"Virtua UK Ltd","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.virtua.uk.com","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[152],"job-types":[146],"class_list":{"0":"post-1866","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-full-time"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1866"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}