RF Test Engineer Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Department: Development Reports To: VP Engineering Job Type: Full-time About Us: At Forefront RF, we are on a mission to revolutionize the RF Front End Architectures with our Tunable Duplexer and Adaptive Passive Cancelation technology.
As a technology start-up and a fabless semiconductor company, we are backed by strong investment and are focused on designing, developing, and commercializing Tunable RF Front Ends for connected wearables and mobile devices.
We are in the early stages of our journey, and many of our processes and aspects of our culture are still being established.
This offers a unique opportunity for you to contribute to shaping our company's future and disrupt the current marketplace.
Our Values: We place a strong emphasis on fostering a culture rooted in collaboration , teamwork , and accountability .
We believe that when we work together, drawing on each team member's unique strengths, we can achieve remarkable results.
Our commitment to integrity , respect , honesty , and openness forms the foundation of our interactions, both within the company and with our valued partners and clients.
We encourage ambition , initiative , and visionary thinking , as we understand that these qualities drive innovation and propel us towards success.
In addition, we value adaptability , proactivity , and resilience .
We are looking for individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity and can navigate through it, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.
These values collectively define who we are and want to be as a team and guide us as we navigate the exciting journey ahead.
If you align with our mission and values, and are ready to grow with us, we would love to hear from you.
Job Description: We are seeking a skilled RF Test Engineer to join our development team in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
This individual will conduct measurements, set up, and develop measurement systems for product evaluation and characterization.
A key aspect of this role is providing the development engineers with crucial feedback from hardware measurements to ensure high correlation between design and hardware.
Proper documentation and attention to detail are critical, as is an understanding of both simple and complex RF measurements.
This role requires a proactive approach to ensuring test setups and measurements are robust, reliable, and well-documented, contributing directly to our goal of delivering high-quality RF modules.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct RF measurements and evaluate product performance.
Set up and develop measurement systems for the characterization of RF products.
Provide timely and accurate feedback to development engineers to ensure design correlates closely with hardware.
Maintain detailed and precise documentation of measurement results and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define measurement requirements and strategies.
Develop scripts or automation processes for test systems to ensure repeatability and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with RF test standards and perform equipment calibration.
Participate in design reviews and provide insights based on measurement outcomes.
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues arising during testing phases.
Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Strong understanding of RF concepts, including S-parameters, impedance matching, gain, noise figure and linearity.
Experience with RF test equipment such as network analysers, spectrum analysers, and signal generators.
Proficiency in conducting RF measurements and developing measurement setups.
Knowledge of RF measurement standards and compliance testing.
Ability to understand and interpret schematics and RF system-level diagrams.
Experience in scripting or programming for test automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
Excellent documentation skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Effective collaboration and communication skills, comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
Proactive approach to problem-solving with a resilient attitude towards ambiguity.
Benefits Competitive salary and pension contributions Company share option scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays Weekly company lunches Flexible work hours and remote work options We believe in equal opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.