Contract RF Engineer

Contract RF Engineer | Outside IR35
Cambridge | 4 days on-site
Our client is looking for a Contract RF Engineer to join their team to support the development and validation of next-generation wireless communication systems.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on discrete RF design across both transmit and receive paths, with a particular emphasis on frequency generation and VCO design. You’ll be working as part of a multidisciplinary product development team, contributing across the full lifecycle from circuit design and validation through to integration and debug within a complete end product environment.
KEY TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
* Recent experience in discrete RF circuit design and validation
* Strong knowledge of frequency generation and VCO design
* Experience designing TX and RX circuits within the 400MHz – 900MHz range
* Understanding of RF component selection, market availability, and obsolescence management
* Experience working on integrated end products rather than standalone RF modules
* Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional engineering teams
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
* TETRA or PMR communications experience
* Module or chipset integration/design within the 2GHz – 5GHz range, including LTE
* EMC debug and troubleshooting experience
Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this role.
Keen to express your interest, or find out more?
Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting)
Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)