{"id":4555,"date":"2026-10-01T15:20:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4555"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:20:30","slug":"principal-rf-design-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/principal-rf-design-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal RF Design Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bgha1x bghipj bghjp7 bghie3 bghisf bghisv bghhq4 bghmua\">\n<h2 class=\"bghmff bghmek bghle1 bghmed bghmet bghmev bghmew bghme2 bghfq2 bghmfd bghmlq\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>We are searching for a Principal-level radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design engineer to join and work within a dynamic RFIC design team. You will participate in the development of next generation RFIC products for 5G wireless communication networks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bghl8d bghmfm bghmua\">\n<li>Specify, design and verify key circuits and sub-systems of integrated RF transceivers<\/li>\n<li>Work closely with other teams to facilitate the design and production process, e.g. Software, Signal Processing, Product Integration, Sales &amp; Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Provide broad technical expertise and mentor junior engineers within the team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROFILE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bghl8d bghmfm bghmua\">\n<li>Highly motivated, pro-active self-starter<\/li>\n<li>Strong sense of ownership and responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills<\/li>\n<li>Team oriented attitude<\/li>\n<li>Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well with cross-functional teams<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to travel periodically between design centers in Europe<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and oral communications skills in English<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate with remote design centers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bghl8d bghmfm bghmua\">\n<li>Engineering degree in a relevant discipline. 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