Title:

Principal RF Engineer

Location:

Cambridge

Salary:

Neg

Description:

To design products with significant RF electronicscontent for automotive, industrial and defenceclients.To lead projects both technically and as a manager,liaising with and presenting to clients.Type of work undertaken by the groupThe Group encompasses our expertise in the fieldsof RF based imaging and detection, and advancedcontrol and signal processing. We are wellresourced for RF design to 10GHz in terms ofexperience, test equipment and simulation tools andprovide hardware and system design for productswith a significant RF electronics content. Specificexamples include:Short range wideband/UWB radar development forautomotive and industrial applicationsProduct design and management of wideband/UWBradar-based missile test and development systemsElectronics development for positioning andlocation systems from RFID to UWB locationAntenna design to support automotive,telecommunications and sensing productsSpecific responsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities will include:Project management leadership of the team and thetechnologyDefining the most suitable systemdesign/architecture to meet the specificationWorking at all times as part of a close-knitmulti-disciplinary project team focussed ondelivering the design solution to our clientParticipating in sales meetings with clients tounderstand their requirements and demonstrateCambridge Consultants capabilityPreparing and contributing to proposals andquotationsBoard level design of RF/analogue circuits down tocomponent levelSimulation of critical componentsSupervision of schematic capture and layout work byCAD staffTest and verification of RF circuitsPreparation of data for client reviewThe ability to carry out these responsibilities asan individual and also as a team member areessential.Minimum requirementsTo meet the demanding requirements of this role youwill have an excellent first degree or postgraduate degree in electronic engineering or arelated discipline and between 5 - 10 years ofrelevant experience. Doctorates with RF designexperience will also be considered.Significant depth of knowledge and experience in atleast one of the following:Antenna design for low cost and compactapplicationsRF Design for systems operating at frequenciesbetween 400MHz and 10GHzSensor design (Analogue, RF and Microwave)RF design for automotive and aerospace environmentsEMC testingType approval standards and testing for European,US and far eastern marketsDesign for and transfer of products to volumeproductionFuture prospectsOur client is committed to developing itsemployees careers and has a flexible policy forindividuals capabilities and preferences. Withinthe line management structure there areopportunities for promotion to Group Leader withresponsibility for managing one of the companysbusiness areas, or Consultant with recognition forexceptional technical expertise, and beyond to moresenior management positions. The equivalent withinour project structure is Programme Manager, apermanent post carrying responsibility for managingour largest and most complex projects. Our clientis a growing company and promotion is linked tomerit.Employment benefitsGood salaries, based on merit and reviewed annuallyProfit share in addition to basic salaryFlexible working hoursFree lunches and refreshmentsPrivate medical insurance and company sicknessschemePension scheme including free life assurance22 days annual holiday plus bank holidaysAssistance in relocation if applicableActive social committeeWell equipped and pleasantly situated building onthe Cambridge Science ParkAbove all, real responsibility for real businessproblems with good career prospects based on merit.Excellent career development and trainingopportunities