{"id":4202,"date":"2026-08-19T12:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4202"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:33:33","slug":"rf-system-designer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-system-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"RF &#8211; System Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_85586561 d506b454 ff8f0890 _2c734239 _042ac78a a1537467 _4232ae08 _05b92ad2\">\n<h2 class=\"cdca70f4 _97bfc52e df9343b8 _5f7aca4c debdd263 _19733223 aa44f227 d14a3a9f _296b83c5 c181f51e _98001c33\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cdca70f4 _59432434 _5f7aca4c debdd263 d174cdc7 _5de95ec6 d14a3a9f _296b83c5 c181f51e _98001c33 ceab741a\"><span class=\"_66964675 e7d49278 _99dfee71 _05b92ad2\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">At <strong>Universal Quantum,<\/strong> we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an <strong>RF &#8211; System Designer<\/strong> within the Electronics Group to enable Quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!<\/p>\n<p>What You&#8217;ll Accomplish<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e0ef9409 ae615e84 _05b92ad2\">\n<li>Contribute to the design and architecture activities for a custom RF delivery system including cables and transmission lines.<\/li>\n<li>Define specifications and trade-offs for key building blocks of the end-to-end RF delivery system<\/li>\n<li>Oversee all RF aspects of design, simulation, integration, verification, and validation testing.<\/li>\n<li>Expand your expertise across various engineering domains.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with RF team members, electronics engineers, ASIC\/chip designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists to achieve common goals.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the use of innovative RF solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in project planning, scheduling, risk management and progress reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to rapid proof-of-concept developments and feasibility discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cdca70f4 _59432434 _5f7aca4c debdd263 d174cdc7 _5de95ec6 d14a3a9f _296b83c5 c181f51e _98001c33 ceab741a\"><span class=\"_66964675 e7d49278 _99dfee71 _05b92ad2\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Requirements<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong>The 3 Most Critical Attributes We&#8217;ll Use to Compare Candidates:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e0ef9409 ae615e84 _05b92ad2\">\n<li>Extensive RF front and backend system design experience (VHF to X-band).<\/li>\n<li>Proven hands-on experience in designing complex RF systems from concept to delivery, including proficiency with FEA tools, particularly Ansys HFSS, CST and ADS.<\/li>\n<li>Inquisitive, co-operative, empathetic and has a strong desire to work within a highly technical environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cdca70f4 _59432434 _5f7aca4c debdd263 d174cdc7 _5de95ec6 d14a3a9f _296b83c5 c181f51e _98001c33 ceab741a\"><span class=\"_66964675 e7d49278 _99dfee71 _05b92ad2\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Must-have Skills:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e0ef9409 ae615e84 _05b92ad2\">\n<li>Around 5-10 years of practical experience in RF System and\/or circuit design.<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of RF hardware design principles.<\/li>\n<li>Expertise in developing and executing test plans for complex RF systems.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of low noise design techniques and testing low noise RF systems.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated success in bringing RF subsystem designs to market.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency with FEA and simulation tools, especially Ansys HFSS, CST and ADS.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with suppliers and contractors.<\/li>\n<li>Strong documentation skills.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a team player.<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of a 2.1 BEng\/BSc Degree in System or Electronics Engineering or a related field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cdca70f4 _59432434 _5f7aca4c debdd263 d174cdc7 _5de95ec6 d14a3a9f _296b83c5 c181f51e _98001c33 ceab741a\"><span class=\"_66964675 e7d49278 _99dfee71 _05b92ad2\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Nice-to-have Skills:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e0ef9409 ae615e84 _05b92ad2\">\n<li>Experience in analogue design.<\/li>\n<li>PCB design experience (VHF to X-band).<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with the RF vendor supply chain.<\/li>\n<li>Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in team and\/or project management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cdca70f4 _59432434 _5f7aca4c debdd263 d174cdc7 _5de95ec6 d14a3a9f _296b83c5 c181f51e _98001c33 ceab741a\"><span class=\"_66964675 e7d49278 _99dfee71 _05b92ad2\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Benefits<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"e0ef9409 ae615e84 _05b92ad2\">\n<li>Competitive salary<\/li>\n<li>Meaningful equity participation<\/li>\n<li>Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)<\/li>\n<li>Flexible working<\/li>\n<li>10% matching pension<\/li>\n<li>Generous parental support policy<\/li>\n<li>Private health \/ dental insurance &amp; group life insurance<\/li>\n<li>\u00a32,000 annual personal development budget<\/li>\n<li>Relocation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cdca70f4 _59432434 _5f7aca4c debdd263 d174cdc7 _5de95ec6 d14a3a9f _296b83c5 c181f51e _98001c33 ceab741a\"><span class=\"_66964675 e7d49278 _99dfee71 _05b92ad2\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion<\/strong> <em>At Universal Quantum, we&#8217;re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4203,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom","_application":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/view\/4455584900\/?eBP=NON_CHARGEABLE_CHANNEL&trk=flagship3_search_srp_jobs&refId=EHhxy9yGNH2wLKimYH9pDA%3D%3D&trackingId=ZXPZvKb1V2ZDyzLNUL4PZA%3D%3D","_company_name":"Universal Quantum","_company_website":"https:\/\/universalquantum.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-4202","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","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\/4202","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\/4203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=4202"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=4202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}