RF Design Engineer

RF Design Engineer Cambridge (4 days onsite) 3–6 months (with strong extension potential) £55–£80 per hour (Outside IR35)About the Role We’re working with a global leader in mission-critical communications, to find a highly skilled RF Engineer to join their engineering team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF designs within critical communication systems, contributing directly to innovative products used worldwide. What You’ll Be Doing Designing and developing discrete RF circuits (including Fgen/VCO, TX and RX) Supporting RF validation and testing across the full development lifecycle Working on integrated product development, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams Solving real-world challenges including component selection, obsolescence, and redesign Contributing to high-performance systems operating in the 400–900 MHz rangeWhat We’re Looking For Strong recent experience in discrete RF design (especially Fgen/VCO, TX, RX circuits) Proven background in RF validation and testing Hands-on experience across 400–900 MHz frequencies Solid understanding of the RF components market, including obsolescence management Experience working on integrated products (not just isolated modules or gain blocks) A collaborative team player with excellent communication skillsDesirable but not essential Experience with TETRA / PMR systems Knowledge of LTE (2–5 GHz) module or chipset integration/design Experience in EMC debugging and resolution