RF Team Leader

Posted 9 days 5 hours ago by Sepura plc.

£60,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 0
Job Description

We are on the lookout for a RF Team Leader to play a key role within the Research and Development team. It's an exciting time to come and join the Sepura team. As a RF Team Leader you will have responsibility for the management of the RF Electronics Development Team as well as contributing to development projects as a RF Design Engineer. The right candidate will have a proven track record of RF electronics design, experience of leadership and/or mentoring a technical team, enjoy problem solving and be an excellent communicator. Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Team Leadership & People Development
  • Lead and support a team of RF design engineers by:
    • Allocating resources effectively in line with agreed priorities
    • Providing strong technical leadership within the RF discipline
    • Offering guidance and ensuring effective mentoring for junior team members
    • Conducting performance management and personal development reviews
    • Reinforcing established processes and contributing to the development of engineering standards
Technical Design & Delivery
  • Lead the technical design and specification of baseband circuitry for radio terminal products, including:
    • End to end subsystem design and implementation
    • Integration with Baseband, Audio, and MMI subsystems
    • Component specification, evaluation, and sourcing
    • Creation of design test documentation
    • Schematic design and supervision of PCB layout
Systems & Project Responsibilities
  • Analyse technical requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions
  • Resolve design and integration issues across multiple subsystems
  • Support type approval activities throughout certification processes
  • Provide technical assistance to end customers when required
  • Deliver regular progress updates and reports to senior stakeholders
Day to Day

Our customers span a wide range of industries and international markets. We deliver complete TETRA and LTE solutions designed specifically to support users who depend on reliable, mission critical communications. At Sepura, every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You'll be supported by your manager and team, while working closely with colleagues across multiple departments to deliver high quality engineering outcomes.

Activities
  • Participating in regular project meetings to review progress, set priorities, and address emerging challenges
  • Leading and contributing to design reviews, ensuring RF systems meet performance expectations and regulatory standards
  • Collaborating with baseband, software, and audio teams to integrate RF solutions into broader product architectures
  • Supporting and guiding mentors as they assist junior engineers on technical topics
  • Engaging in project management activities, including updating timelines, managing resources, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure milestones are met

This job involves some travelling so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence, own car, and valid passport. Travel expenses will be paid.

What you need to succeed
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
  • Significant experience in RF design and development, ideally in telecommunications or critical communications
  • Strong understanding of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and test methodologies
  • Proven hands on design experience and practical engineering intuition
  • Excellent communication and time management skills, with a track record of delivering high quality work on schedule
Experience and Skills Core RF Expertise
  • RF Tx/Rx architectures
  • RF receivers
  • RF transmitters
  • RF power amplifiers
  • EMC/EMI
  • Frequency generators
  • Antenna design & tuning
  • Matching networks
  • Broadband communications
  • LTE/4G/5G
Tools & Methods
  • Component selection and evaluation
  • Experience with RF simulation and modelling tools such as ADS, CST, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with RF testing procedures and facilities, including anechoic chambers and screening rooms
Technology Domains
  • TETRA - 100-900 MHz
  • GSM - MHz
  • LTE/4G/5G - MHz
  • GNSS - 1.6-2 GHz
  • WiFi - 2.4-6 GHz
Collaboration & Project Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate both internal and external resources
  • Excellent practical skills with sensitive PCBs, including component level rework or modifications
Nice to have
  • Experience with professional mobile radio (PMR) systems
  • Familiarity with telecom regulatory standards and compliance processes
  • Knowledge of advanced RF technologies such as beamforming or MIMO
  • Proficiency in relevant programming or scripting languages for RF design and testing

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