RF Team Leader Role – Telecommunications Company in Cambridge

Working with a business we have scaled for more than 5 years now, we're excited to help them find someone to manage their RF Electronics Development Team while contributing to projects as an RF Design Engineer. Very much a hands on team lead role with regular experience of designing RF electronics products, leading teams, mentoring, solving problems, and interfacing with senior management.

Sounds ominous! What are the responsibilites exactly?

• Leading a team of RF design engineers, with duties such as:
  
  • Resource allocation based on priorities
  • Technical guidance within the RF field
  • Mentoring junior team members
  • Performance and development reviews
  • Process reinforcement and standard setting
• Technical design and specification of RF circuitry for radio communication products:
  
  • Subsystem design and implementation
  • Integration with Baseband, Audio, and MMI subsystems
  • Component specification and sourcing
  • Creation of design and test documentation
  • Schematic creation and PCB layout supervision
  • Requirements analysis and issue resolution
  • Support for type approval and customer inquiries
  • Reporting to senior stakeholders

Okay that's more like it... What does a day in the life look like?
You'll work with a diverse customer base across industries, supporting critical communication needs/clients and other industries. Typical activities will include:

• Project reviews to set priorities and address challenges
• Design reviews for RF system compliance and performance
• Collaboration with various technical teams
• Mentoring junior staff on technical issues
• Project management, including timeline updates, resource management, and milestone tracking
• Occasional travel is required; a valid driver’s license is needed, with travel expenses covered.

Okay but what do I need to get the job?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
• Significant RF design and development experience, ideally within telecommunications
• In-depth knowledge of RF systems, design, simulation, and testing
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver on time and within budget

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in RF design tools and software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively

Additional Assets:

• Experience with professional mobile radio (PMR) systems
• Knowledge of telecommunications regulatory standards and compliance
• Familiarity with advanced RF technologies (e.g., beamforming, MIMO)
• Additional programming skills for RF design and testing

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Pension, dental care, and healthcare options
• Wellbeing support
• Gym membership discount
• Subsidized on-site restaurant
• Free parking and electric vehicle charging stations
• Social events and activities

This will not be around for long so if you are keen, please apply ASAP via the link or send me your CV at alex@socode.co.uk