{"id":4131,"date":"2026-07-22T09:37:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4131"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:38:04","slug":"rf-engineer-47","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-engineer-47\/","title":{"rendered":"RF Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"eb5c4f8f _69a63018 _39ac3429 _75997f3a e8bb718a _9e2cc89d _19daad05 f2d1eb30\">\n<h2 class=\"_3c007f19 ca6f9e0a _102e8ef7 _5b865fee _939faa0a _94b52ad2 ca805a51 _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">Sepura develops Mission Critical TETRA\/LTE radios (sub 6GHz)\/Cellular\/BT\/WiFi\/GNSS\/NFC).<\/p>\n<p>We create designs from market requirements to customer delivery in Cambridge UK and manufacture in Europe; delivering the right solutions to our worldwide customers. They include police, fire and ambulance services across the world as well as critical mining and industrial customers.<\/p>\n<p>We are global leaders in the design, development and supply of innovative communications solutions in multiple market segments including emergency services. We are immersed in the transition from TETRA to LTE ESN services and developing challenging\/complex radios (vehicle based and handheld devices with a vast array of support accessories) to support our customers.<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking an RF engineer to play a pivotal role developing innovative products, leveraging their experience in RF systems\/electronics development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in RF product development, 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 product focused company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge defining the next generation of communication devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>The role is a product development\/maintenance role and will include:<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_1ca39aad _007bd64b f2d1eb30\">\n<li>Component evaluation, and sourcing<\/li>\n<li>Support on design (down to discrete component level)<\/li>\n<li>Integration with Digital, Audio, and MMI subsystems<\/li>\n<li>Circuit simulation<\/li>\n<li>Test definition and documentation<\/li>\n<li>Validation of designs<\/li>\n<li>Root cause analysis of failures with updates to design to resolve faults<\/li>\n<li>Schematic creation and PCB layout supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">This role may require some travel, so the successful candidate will need a full, clean driving license and their own car and be able to travel overseas. Travel expenses will be covered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You Need To Succeed<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong>Behaviour<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>As an RF Engineer you will be expected to be able to verify designs, identify product issues and resolve complex engineering challenges with proactive presentation of solutions. In addition, you will be involved in component selection and designs with support from senior engineers as required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_1ca39aad _007bd64b f2d1eb30\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">E<strong>xperience and Technical Skills<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_1ca39aad _007bd64b f2d1eb30\">\n<li>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>Good problem-solving and analytical abilities.<\/li>\n<li>Radio product development\/integration up to 6GHz, ideally within the telecommunications or critical communications industry.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent time management and communication skills, with a history of delivering projects\/tasks on time and with high quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Core RF Expertise &#8211; you will have product validation and design experience in at least 2 of the following areas:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_1ca39aad _007bd64b f2d1eb30\">\n<li>RF Tx\/Rx architectures<\/li>\n<li>RF receivers &amp; transmitters<\/li>\n<li>RF power amplifiers<\/li>\n<li>Frequency generation (VCO)<\/li>\n<li>Matching networks<\/li>\n<li>EMC\/EMI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Tools &amp; Engineering Methods<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_1ca39aad _007bd64b f2d1eb30\">\n<li>Component selection and evaluation skills<\/li>\n<li>Experience using RF simulation and modelling tools such as ADS, CST, or equivalent<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with RF testing equipment, procedures, protocols, and facilities (e.g., anechoic chambers, screening rooms)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_3c007f19 fde13a77 _5b865fee _939faa0a b5eaf02f _4e72414b _22374c1c _52af80f5 _48a35240 acb1cdea _49782689\"><span class=\"_6e3c5d48 _611b3503 f2d1eb30\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Technology Experience &#8211; 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