{"id":2233,"date":"2026-04-17T09:54:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2233"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:13:33","slug":"rf-engineer-33","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-engineer-33\/","title":{"rendered":"RF Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_9eda3820 _9e4aa312 _24187841 a2f31889 _78ab3a67 _45656222 beb5dc9a\">\n<h2 class=\"_96eb4be5 _2364098d _463daa6f _3ea16f8d _1f0ecc2c _08ec1935 _35c2f4e5 _4d606890 c8d965bd df663914 a200d396\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_96eb4be5 b7446824 _3ea16f8d _1f0ecc2c _2e1e8f3f _0d43a13a _4d606890 c8d965bd df663914 a200d396 _9b271e0c\"><span class=\"_4beabf85 _3872faa8\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">As a RF Engineer, you will contribute to development projects, leveraging your skills in RF electronics design. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in RF electronics design, enjoy problem-solving, and be an excellent communicator.<\/p>\n<p>Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role: <\/strong>Your main responsibilities can include:<\/p>\n<p>RF Design &amp; Technical Delivery Where You Will Take a Role In The Technical Design And Specification Of RF Circuitry For Radio Terminal Products, Including:<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"f3e42a7e b03c18e6\">\n<li>Subsystem design and implementation<\/li>\n<li>Integration with Baseband, Audio, and MMI subsystems<\/li>\n<li>Component specification, evaluation, and sourcing<\/li>\n<li>Support on design test documentation<\/li>\n<li>Schematic design and supervision of PCB layout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_96eb4be5 b7446824 _3ea16f8d _1f0ecc2c _2e1e8f3f _0d43a13a _4d606890 c8d965bd df663914 a200d396 _9b271e0c\"><span class=\"_4beabf85 _3872faa8\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Day to Day: <\/strong>Our customer base spans a wide variety of industries and global markets. We deliver comprehensive TETRA and LTE solutions designed to support users who rely on dependable, mission critical communications across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n<p>At Sepura, no two days are the same. You will be supported by your manager and team while collaborating closely with colleagues across different departments to deliver high quality engineering solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Responsibilities: <\/strong>In this role, your engineering activities will include:<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"f3e42a7e b03c18e6\">\n<li>Designing and developing RF systems at component level<\/li>\n<li>Conducting performance tests and optimisations to meet demanding performance criteria<\/li>\n<li>Performing integration and prototyping efforts to ensure seamless interaction between subsystems and the wider system architecture<\/li>\n<li>Working closely with baseband, software, and audio teams to incorporate RF solutions into complete product designs<\/li>\n<li>Producing high quality technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and performance assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_96eb4be5 b7446824 _3ea16f8d _1f0ecc2c _2e1e8f3f _0d43a13a _4d606890 c8d965bd df663914 a200d396 _9b271e0c\"><span class=\"_4beabf85 _3872faa8\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>What you need to succeed<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"f3e42a7e b03c18e6\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field<\/li>\n<li>Extensive experience in RF design and development, ideally within the telecommunications or critical\u2011communications sector<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing<\/li>\n<li>Proven hands\u2011on design experience with practical engineering intuition<\/li>\n<li>Excellent time\u2011management and communication skills, with a track record of delivering high\u2011quality work on schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_96eb4be5 b7446824 _3ea16f8d _1f0ecc2c _2e1e8f3f _0d43a13a _4d606890 c8d965bd df663914 a200d396 _9b271e0c\"><span class=\"_4beabf85 _3872faa8\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Experience and Technical Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"f3e42a7e b03c18e6\">\n<li>Core RF Expertise You will have design\u2011level experience in at least 3 of the following areas:\n<ul class=\"f3e42a7e b03c18e6\">\n<li>RF Tx\/Rx architectures<\/li>\n<li>RF receivers &amp; 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