RFTRONICS UK
Senior RF Front End Design Engineer
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Company Description
RFTRONICS UK is a specialist RF and mm-wave engineering consultancy that supports organizations delivering critical RF programs. The team focuses on helping clients under schedule or technical pressure by reviewing architectures, challenging assumptions, and de-risking designs. Expertise spans power amplifiers, transceivers, RF budgets, front-end systems, layout reviews, and a wide range of RF component design. RFTRONICS UK integrates seamlessly into client teams, providing practical guidance to strengthen capabilities and support successful project delivery without disruption. Joining the company offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact RF projects with leading industry partners.
Role Description
The Senior RF Front End Design Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Greater Nottingham. The engineer will design, simulate, and validate RF front-end circuits and subsystems, including PAs, LNAs, filters, and matching networks for RF and mm-wave applications.
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- Schematic capture
- RF layout guidance
- Performing lab measurements
- Analyzing results to refine designs and improve performance
The role involves:
- Supporting architecture reviews
- Contributing to RF budgets
- Selecting appropriate RF components
- Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to de-risk complex designs
The engineer will also:
- Provide technical mentorship
- Contribute to best practices
- Prepare clear documentation and reports for internal stakeholders and clients
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in RF Design, RF Circuits, and Analog techniques, with experience in RF front-end architectures.
- Proficiency in Circuit Design, including schematic capture, simulation, and layout considerations for high-frequency systems.
- Hands-on experience using RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers and related measurement tools for validation and troubleshooting.
- Experience with RF and microwave simulation tools (e.g., ADS, AWR, HFSS) and PCB/RF layout tools.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to interpret system-level requirements, create RF budgets, and translate them into robust circuit and front-end designs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in mm-wave systems, power amplifier design, or high-frequency component design is highly desirable.
- Comfort working in collaborative, on-site engineering environments and mentoring less experienced team members.
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