Our client has been trailblazing the technology landscape with a number of innovative products which have been used in global markets for a number of different sectors. As part of their research programme, the Research and Innovation team are looking to implement and develop specific radio communication systems. Joining this team as a Senior Research Engineer, key responsibilities will include: rapid prototyping of technical developments; writing of radio software control code; debugging of complex hardware and software; experimental verification of communication systems’ performance through complex modelling, and technology dissemination / collaboration with internal and external clients.

Key requirements:
- Excellent academic background (1st / 2.1 in Maths / Science / Engineering from a top university).
- Proven knowledge of radio standards / communication development protocols.
- Knowledge of analogue / digital design systems.
- Strong software programming skills (ideally C/C++ and scripting languages like Perl or Python).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally.
- Knowledge of analogue / digital design in mixed mode ASICs; as well as MATLAB / Verilog is highly beneficial.

Utilising both strong technical skills and excellent communication skills, this is an ideal role for a proven Research Engineer with a systems level approach to problem solving – in return be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package. Research & Innovation Engineer – Radio / RF, Comms, C, MATLAB, Modelling, Analogue / Digital Systems, Programming. Cambridge, c£48,000 + Excellent Bens.

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Developing products for the network / telecommunications sector, our client is looking for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to take responsibilities in the design of current and next generation communications products for ADC-DAC, FPGA and processor interfaces. Key responsibilities and activities will include: Working closely with other Design Engineers and with product requirements to design and develop electronic solutions (along with any necessary test specifications and implementations); Provide manufacturing documents such as PCB layout, Bills of Materials; Provide engineering support for manufacturing, software development, and test; Management of junior team members, technicians and external contracts.

Key requirements:
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar subject.
- Several years of commercial experience in high-speed digital electronics design.
- Proven experience in basic mechanical design and technical drafting and schematic-capture.
- Experience of high-speed PCB design and management of PCB layout.
- Extensive experience in many of the following areas:
o High-speed network interfaces (Ethernet, ATM, E1/T1, SDH/Sonet);
o 32-bit microprocessor systems;
o Embedded software;
o Linux kernel and board support packages; Radio / RF systems;
o FPGAs, CPLDs, High-speed analogue/digital interfaces;
o High-speed clock and signal management including PCB design;
o Power subsystems; Design and test for EMC and Immunity;
o Design for manufacture and test.
- Experience of Pads-Logic schematic-capture and Pads-PCB PCB-layout software is highly desirable.
- Some of the work is to support clients and so in this role some overseas travel would be expected. Further, a clean, valid driving licence would be highly advantageous.

Working on leading hardware technology, the Senior Electronics Design Engineer will join a growing company (driven by strong sales) and engaging with tomorrow’s needs. Senior Electronics Design Engineer – PCB; Networks / Telecomms; High-speed Electronics; Mechanical Design. Cambridge, £DOE + Excellent Benefits.

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Due to the growth of the company as a lead provider of networking solutions for the telecommunications sector, they are recruiting an experienced Software Test Engineer to join their team to work on current and next generation networking products. Key responsibilities will include: QA of software releases; Regression testing; Build and maintenance; Assisting in customer issues; Contributing to the execution of Approval Tests (RF, EMC, and Safety).

Requirements:
- Background education in IT / Electronics / Telecomms (ideally to degree level or ISEB certified).
- Proven background and work experience in IP based networking (understanding of TCP/IP, ATM, E1, GSM, or 3G networks a strong benefit).
- Experience testing in a Linux environment, with knowledge of scripting languages (ideally Python or Perl) – additional knowledge of Windows environments and Java would be a plus.
- Exposure / prior experience of practical electronics, microwave radio systems, and hardware test equipment would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on test engineer to join a progressive high-tech company, and in return be rewarded with a top salary and excellent benefits. If you tick the boxes above, and you’re keen to find out more – contact us for more information. Network Test Engineer – Linux, Python, Electronics, RF / Microwave, Comms, Networking. Cambridge, £Competitive + Bens.

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You will be degree or postgraduate qualified and have a wide range of bespoke radio design skills. While knowledge and experience of standards-based systems may be an advantage, the ability to develop custom transmitters and receivers for specialist communications systems, radio location or radar is essential. Working in a consultancy environment, you will be expected to meet clients, prepare proposals and work to strict timescales.

The following skills are essential:

• Transmitter and receiver design skills with thorough knowledge of direct conversion and superheterodyne architectures
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of frequency mixing, frequency synthesisers, amplifiers and filters
• Experience of developing transistor amplifiers
• Experience of developing lumped element and/or printed filters
• An understanding of digital modulation schemes and a range of air interfaces, whether standards based or bespoke
• An understanding of the techniques used in developing radio electronics for a range of frequencies from DC to 5GHz or more
• Able to work as a member of a team or occasionally on your own
• Ability to write clear and concise English to a high standard

Experience in some of the following areas would also be an advantage:

• Customer contact and proposal writing
• Radio system design
• Antenna design
• Software development for automated testing
• The complete project cycle from requirements capture through to manufacture
• Experience in developing the skills of graduate engineers

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You will be experienced in the design of RF and/or microwave ICs, although applications from candidates with component level PCB or MIC design experience will also be considered. In addition to IC design the position would also include PCB/MIC based circuit and sub-system design. Successful candidates would be expected to design in a range of technologies including:
· GaAs MMIC
· Si RFIC
· Multi-Chip Modules (MCMs)
· SMT based design at RF & microwave frequencies to component level
· Various substrate technologies including HDI FR4, thick and thin-film ceramic, LTCC
Experience in, or knowledge of, some of the following areas would also be an advantage:
· Low noise synthesiser design
· Communications system design
· Digital modulation schemes
· AD/DA conversion
· Passive component design (filters, couplers, baluns)
· RF PA design

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A leading semiconductor design company, our client are seeking a proven Digital Design Engineer to provide expertise in RTL programming and methodologies for digital design and verification. In this senior position, key responsibilities will include: resource coordination and liaison with other departments / external suppliers to provide key contributions for design, implementation and verification; ensure quality of work; and provide technical expertise.

Requirements:

- Degree educated with a track record in designing complex digital circuits under minimal supervision, and delivering complex tasks on schedule.
- Fully competent with past history in RTL coding, digital design and verification.
- Provide leadership and mentor less experienced members of the group.
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with different groups and departments.
- Further skills / experience in FPGA design for ASIC emulations; RF design for SoC ASIC; or development in Embedded C are highly beneficial.

Based in modern offices in Cambridge, this is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to progress their career, taking in key responsibilities and in return be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package. Senior Digital Design Engineer – RTL, verification, semiconductor, FPGA / ASIC, lead, mentoring. Cambridge, c£60,000 + Benefits.

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Specific responsibilities include:

• Take a leading role in preparing “top-down” specifications for wireless systems, taking the wider view of the product and application requirements and converting them into real solutions
• Have a “hands-on” role in the detailed RF systems design, component selection, circuit level design and laboratory based design validation of products
• Where appropriate, create novel design solutions and take a leading role in the regulatory approval and/or field based design validation.

Minimum requirements:

With relevant experience working as a radio designer for a company in the telecommunications field or another relevant area, you will have:
• A good first degree in electronic engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant and extensive experience of RF system design and RF circuit design
• Recent experience of RF techniques and RF laboratory test equipment
• Extensive experience of hardware development and hardware design validation
• Good knowledge of the product development process through to manufacture
• A proven record of getting designs right first time
• Good communication skills
• The ability to interact effectively at all levels in client organisations

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer is urgently being sought to join a leading networking company to undertake expansion of projects in development of low-level software and device drivers for real-time embedded operating systems. Other responsibilities will include: development of linux kernels; system test software; and network programming solutions.

Requirements:
- 1st/2.1 from a top university in computer science or related discipline.
- Experience in hardware device driver development and test, with good associated understanding of digital hardware.
- Experience of C / C++ software development of embedded / test software in a UNIX environment.
- Experience with C-Executive, Labview or Delphi would be desirable.
- Knowledge of network protocols and RF systems would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced embedded software engineer to work on low-level network devices, and contribute to this leading company. Senior Embedded Software Engineer – real-time, C / C++, device driver, linux, digital hardware. Cambridge, £35,000 to c£50,000 DOE + good benefits.

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You will have an Honours degree (2.1 or above) typically in Electronic Engineering or Physics from a good University and may also have a postgraduate qualification. Essential experience includes substantial experience in a commercial environment; development experience of one or more large scale wireless systems from specification to integration and delivery; modelling and simulation of wireless communication systems; experience of RF systems design in range 100 MHz to 10 GHz e.g. link budgets, antennas, linearised amplifiers, receive chains, gain line-ups and experience of designing systems with digital modulation schemes. You may also have experience in antenna beam steering and/or RF direction finding algorithms and engineering design techniques for high density products e.g. mobile phones.
You will be self motivated, able to take the initiative in client discussions, be an effective team player and have efficient time management skills enabling you to work well on your own.

You will have all of the following skills:

• Able to design and mathematically analyse bespoke communication systems independently and also using tools such as Matlab
• Able to design the architecture of a wireless system from a blank sheet of paper
• Able to effectively perform requirements capture and write documentation
• Able to generate air interface protocol specifications
• Knowledge of current air interface standards used for wireless communications including some or all of: WCDMA, LTE, GSM, WiMAX, WiFi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, GPS
• Be comfortable with working at all levels of a system from architecture design through to practical hands-on working in the lab or field

The following skills would also be an advantage:

• Experience of writing software e.g. C
• Able to implement ad hoc investigation software tools using e.g. Python
• Able to use structured methodologies such as UML

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Our client is at the forefront of the developing solutions to some of the most complex security problems.

Due to expansion, they are looking for senior and principal level hardware engineers to join their wireless technology design teams.

This demanding role will involve development of a wide range of analogue/RF/microwave hardware from small low-power devices through to high performance RF systems. As well as design and development engineers may be involved in client liaison, project management and leading the activity of a small design team including the mentoring of junior engineers.

Can you offer the following characteristics/experience?...

• Highly motivated with a strong academic background: A grade A levels in Maths and Physics, and a 2.1 or 1st from a top university in Engineering or Physics.
• Broad interest in wireless technology and aware of latest industry developments.
• Good RF systems appreciation and familiarity with electronic design and modelling tools for RF, microwave, and high speed digital applications, eg Agilent ADS, MATLAB.
• Understanding of the principles of PCB circuit layout, particularly for RF and microwave applications.
• Hands-on laboratory skills and experience of using RF test equipment.
• Proven record of set-to-work and verification of complex hardware, sometimes under demanding project timescales.
• Flexible and adaptable to use a range of software and firmware development tools and environments.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time and in a dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities are changeable.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary development teams in a project based environment.

... if so our client can offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a real challenge.

Note: Due to the nature of this role you need to be able to achieve the highest level of security clearance.
 
Key skills: wireless, RF systems, RF, microwave, high speed digital, Agilent ADS, MATLAB, PCB circuit layout, RF test equipment, firmware, C, Linux, LabView, VHDL, Surrey

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Our client are pushing the boundaries of wireless technologies for consumer products, and are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to develop and be responsible to take consumer / audio products to manufacture. These designs will support clients’ requirements for next generation wireless solutions, and integrate products onto existing platforms. Key responsibilities will include PCB circuit design (using Altium Designer); write and debug scripts for automated hardware testing; use digital and analogue (RF) equipment; communicate / collaborate with key people / teams.

Required Specifications:
- Strong academics: degree qualified in a relevant subject (Electronics / Engineering or equivalent).
- Commercial experience in designing, implementing and testing powered wireless systems to a high level.
- Experience of design and layout of hardware for high volume consumer products.
- Excellent hardware debugging skills including peer review of in-house designs.
- Proven skills in soldering and fine mechanical assembly skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well to deadlines.
Further experience with: writing MATLAB scripts; wireless technologies and common digital interface standards; and software experience (C / C++) is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hardware design engineer to develop consumer products and in return be rewarded with a excellent remuneration package. Senior Hardware Engineer – Audio, Wireless, PCB, RF, Board design, Prototyping. Cambridge, £Excellent + Benefits.

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Key responsibilities for the Principal Design Engineer will include collaborative work with a team to create and oversee the designs of ESD protection for next generation (and future) products at all levels (from system down to physical level). Your background will be in IC design of the management of RF, power and auxiliary components regarding circuit protection to ensure functionality and robustness, as well as being comfortable to work with foundries and other third parties. There is further scope to extend design activities into other areas of interest which would be suitable.

Principal Analogue / RF IC Design Engineer specification:
- Strong commercial experience in the field of IC design regarding ESD protection at the chip level.
- Extensive knowledge of integrated ESD design techniques, and ideally sub-micron CMOS, semiconductor physics and IO-cell design.
- Knowledge of processing technology.
- Some experience in design for power management circuits (switched-mode power supplies, battery chargers and linear regulators).
Further knowledge / experience of the following would be desirable: Transistor level design of analogue circuits (opamps, comparators, bandgap references) in deep sub-micron processes; Physical layout of IC; and Use of Cadence Virtuoso and Mentor Calibre.

This is a top opportunity to join a progressive, market-leading company, and in return work on innovative chip designs and be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package. Send in your CV now and provide evidence of your relevant skills. Analogue / RF IC Design Engineer – ESD management, systems / physical level, analogue, RF / power management. Cambridge, to c£68,000 DOE + extensive benefits.

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Based at this multinational company’s lead development site in Cambridge, the Senior Handset Systems Engineer will join a leading team to develop next generation designs (of software / hardware) incorporating new RF / wireless technologies. Further responsibilities will include: ownership of reference designs, mentoring junior staff, liaise with / travel to lead handset customers, and work collaboratively with other teams to facilitate the overall development process.

Senior Handset Systems Engineer requirements:

• Good degree in electronics, software or similar discipline.
• Proven understanding of electronic circuit design.
• Experience in designing, debugging and evaluating PCBs including complex RF IC components.
• Strong understanding of RF design knowledge at 2.4GHz for wireless communications.
• Experience in “project-ownership” and driving projects through efficient problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), and comfortable in client-facing positions.

Further attributes are highly beneficial: Low frequency RF design for broadcast FM radio technology; Analogue and digital audio circuit design; Audio quality assurance; Scripting languages for automated testing and evaluation; Wireless technology standards in handsets; PCB layout tools; and Handset development. Senior Handset Systems Engineer – RF, wireless, handset, electronic design, PCB. Cambridge, c£40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

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Our client is a highly innovative communications company, seeking a highly proven RF IC / Analogue Design Engineer to join their team and be a key contributor on the design, implementation and verification of electronics sub-systems, working on radio macro sub-systems development and enhancements. Responsibilities for this RF IC / Analogue Design role include: highly technical, complex problem solving in tightly constrained environments, be a technical authority in Analogue Design including RF electronics – keeping abreast of new global developments; expertise using key tools (Cadence / Mentor and MATLAB) and provide technical expertise and support.

RF IC / Analogue Design Engineer requirements:
- Solid academic history (degree in maths, science or engineering).
- Proven competence in Analogue circuit design of significant complexity and verification techniques using Cadence and Mentor.
- Experience using MATLAB and other system design tools for defining architecture and specification of radio sub-systems.
- Ability to lead activities / tasks of other engineers, and work effectively within a group to define project aims and customer requirements relating to RF IC / Analogue designs. Past experience in coordinating projects and design of entire radio sub-systems would be highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven RF IC / Analogue Design Engineer to contribute to leading developments of new communications electronics solutions for next generation devices, and in return be rewarded with a stimulating work environment, opportunities for career progression and good remunerations including top benefits. RF IC / Analogue Design Engineer – Cadence / Mentor, MATLAB, RF, Analogue, IC, electronics, Cambridge, £40k - £65k + Benefits.
 
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Utilising your superb problem solving skills and excellent numerate aptitude, you will join as a Senior/Principal Engineer and work on highly complex projects in mixed mode CMOS silicon circuit designs for established and next generation networks. Whilst a background/knowledge of radio and audio technologies (including NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM) would be beneficial, you would be able to assimilate this knowledge through in-house expertise and take on responsibility as a technical lead in radio standard design.

Candidates will have:

• Top academic background (1st/2.1 from a leading university in a highly mathematical/engineering/science subject, with mostly A’s at A-level (or equivalent) and probably a PhD/Masters).
• Excellent numerate problem solving skills and aptitude for lateral thinking.
• Quick assimilator of complicated topics with strong communication skills to convey complex subjects to peers and junior members.
• Fluency in software writing (ideally C/MATLAB/Verilog).
  Knowledge of any of the following is highly desirable: Analogue/digital design in mixed mode ASICs; RF design; Solving technical problems; Line management; and Electronic circuit design.

Key words: Top academics, 1st/2.1, analogue/digital/mixed signal, radio standards, wireless, problem solving, lateral thinking, aptitude.

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WANTED: Principal Embedded C Software Engineer to join our client, a green product development company to work on design and development of software for new products; collaborate with the prototyping and production of hardware; mentor junior members of the team; and contribute to wireless and Open standards development (eg: ZigBee and OSGi).

The Embedded C Software Engineer must have:

•            Strong numerate based degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar) from a well-recognised university.
•            Very strong commercial background developing in C, and competence using scripting languages (ideally Python).
•            Proven background in embedded development – compilers for multiple targets would be advantageous.
•             Experience of system architecture and design in software, with past use of bug tracking and version control tools.
•             Experience of software control for RF protocols (ideally ZigBee); Ethernet protocols (including SSL/TLS in a Linux environment.
•             Knowledge of PCBs and ICs, home automation would be highly desirable.

Working on award-winning RF product devices, the Embedded C Software Engineer will join a company that is part of the momentum of green innovations and contribute to smart device developments. Embedded C Software Engineer – Python, RF, ZigBee, Central Cambridge, c£50k - 65k DOE.

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With rapid growth, they now seek a well-qualified, experienced Lead R&D Electronics Hardware Engineer / Team Manager.

This is a Senior Hands-on and Lead Technical role within the team, where you will take key decisions on Electronics Engineering development - ranging from Analogue electronics, Digital electronic, Mixed-signal devices - through to RF systems. Projects will be wide ranging - from initial investigative research through to full systems development, regulatory submission and third party manufacture.

You will also coordinate project resources to ensure projects timescales, specifications and budgets - helping to build and mentor the technical team.

With an impressive academic record (ideally to postgraduate level with a top university) in a suitable technical / scientific discipline, you should have extensive hands-on electronics / hardware development experience in at least two of Analogue electronics, Digital electronics, Mixed-signal devices and / or RF systems design.  Your skill set should also include exposure to other related areas associated with multi-disciplinary development projects, such as software, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory / quality control issues.

You should have proven abilities in managing and delivering high-value, multi-disciplinary, fast-track product development projects in a global context - providing the leadership, energy and drive to deliver results. Although the majority of your time will be spent in Cambridge, due to the nature of this role and your responsibilities, you should also be willing to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice.

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Are you a bright developer, something of a compulsive coder with an interest in hardware, looking for a new challenge with a fresh, young company?

Our client is a brand new company, formed by talented software and hardware developers and engineers with a starry history of innovation. They're the minds behind some new technologies which are poised to revolutionise wireless communications, opening up whole new frequencies for use by cutting edge devices. They are well financed and looking for the best of the few to help them get to the next level.

You will be a bright and enthusiastic software developer; you may well have the credentials to show it, and you certainly have the credibility. Whether or not you dream in code, you certainly live it, and you will have worked on multiple coding projects in your spare time which excite you enough that you just have to talk about them.

You'll have versatility, imagination, persistence, and a willingness to get stuck into the problem at hand, even when it crosses the boundary between software and hardware.

You'll have a long standing interest in making computers talk to do exciting things, and ideally you'll be well versed in low-level network protocols, preferably those used for wireless transmission over the air. You may have experience of radio firmware, or cryptography, or another related discipline. You'll back such experience up with good computer science skills: you'll be used to modelling large scale systems' behaviour, and you'll find server and database architecture a snap (or at least an enjoyable headache).

This is a fantastic opportunity to get in on the next big thing and make a real difference to a young company.

Keywords: C#, Cambridge, startup, wireless, protocols, firmware, architecture

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Our client is the world-leading provider of real-time distributed systems. Their technology has unmatched accuracy and a diverse range of applications. Due to continued success and growth, they now seek a talented hands-on hardware engineer to join their high-calibre team building future generations of ultra-wideband products.

Your prime responsibilities in this cutting edge environment will include the design of digital and analogue hardware, and the improvement to products throughout their lifecycle. You will be flexible and have the enthusiasm and broad skills base to work on new architectures and to get things done.

Essential Experience:

• 1st or 2.1 Class Honours degree in Electronic Engineering from a top university plus good A-levels
• Good commercial experience of design and implementation of digital and analogue hardware
• Understanding of design for EMC and compliance testing
• Demonstrable project management skills over product lifecycle

Preferable:

• Wireless, microwave RF, sensor experience
• C / Assembler for embedded systems and combined hardware / firmware systems experience
• FPGA design and PCB layout skills
• Able to track down and fix complex hardware and systems problems

Keywords: UWB, electronics, digital, analogue, embedded, sensors, real-time distributed systems, hardware, Cambridge.

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This growing, specialist company develops innovative solutions centred on “ideas to products”, generally specialist processing hardware or with bespoke sensor systems.  They now seek outstanding Hardware and Systems / Product Engineers at various levels to bring next generation products to market.  You will have experience of systems engineering processes and practices required to develop products.

As well as excellent academic qualifications and a proven track record, ideally in the defence or security sector involving imaging systems, experience and expertise in some or all of the following is sought:
· Defence / security systems engineering – all aspects of lifecycle
· Project experience across the whole engineering lifecycle
· Product design engineering
. Conception to certification, design for manufacture & test, design and                 qualification to military and demanding environmental standards
· Configuration management and requirements management
· Technical team leading / management in a multi-disciplinary environment
· Technical programme planning, management and delivery
· Strategic product development
· Sub-contractor placement and management
· Knowledge of sensors, software and hardware

Due to the defence nature of their work, our client is only able to consider British nationals.

Keywords: Defence, Security, Image Processing, Systems, Product Engineer, Electronics, Hardware, Surrey, PhD, 1st, 2.1.

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The position involves all aspects of the RF, Host interface and Audio testing of hardware, including: automated system design, evaluation and selection of test equipment, development of new tests, hardware development, scripting, integrating into full automated systems, creating graphs, database manipulation, collation of material and evaluation of faulty modules. Key responsibilities will include:

· Test methodology mentoring for the group;
· Contribute to requirements capture and task definition, participate in design reviews;
· Task definition and work breakdown including time estimation;
· Develop the architecture of automated systems capable of testing device interfaces and complex interactions at the system level;
· Develop and deliver the whole solution including hardware and scripts to agreed timescales;
· Contributes to the creation of relevant documentation following the department’s processes;
· Conducts peer script and hardware reviews;
· Produce graphing and database scripts;
· Validation of chip performance parameters in agreement of customer requirements.

The successful candidate will have a good degree (preferably to Master's level) in maths/science/software/electronics with several years industrial experience (with at least two of the following areas: (1) RF measurement, design and debug techniques; (2) Digital and analogue audio measurement and design techniques; or (3) Host interfaces, SDIO, USB, UART, PCM). Further, the candidate should have a broad range of experiences of applications, audio, power supplies, RF, digital interfaces, analogue design;  have a strong ability to write scripts for instruments and hardware development; proven understanding of at least one programming language, coding standards, software architecting and test methodologies etc; experience of database manipulation and graphing techniques; and have experience of control of instrumentation, spectrum analysers, signal generators, wireless test sets, power supplies, and scopes.
Desirable features include: PCB layout skills; and experience with Labview and National Instruments. 
 
This is an ideal position for an experienced technical lead systems engineer, who has the authority through experience to deliver technical presentations concisely and effectively, coupled with excellent communication skills (written and spoken), and fundamentally be a "good finisher" - taking projects, problem solving and executing solutions quickly and effectively.

Keywords: RF, Audio, Analogue, Digital, Authority, Validation, Test, Projects

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You will work as part of a small team designing analogue and RF circuit components for inclusion in full custom IC development.

Key Responsibilities:

The full custom architecture definition, design and layout of radio circuit sub-systems (e.g. transmitter or receiver). To contribute to the specification and design of the top-level IC architecture and to contribute to the top level IC implementation.

Skills / Experience:

Required:
· BEng (or higher) in relevant field
· 3 or more years of industrial based experience in analogue and RF circuit design and layout
· Experience in the design of radio sub-circuits e.g. LNA, PA, VCO
· Experience in the use of Analogue CAD packages

Desired:
· MEng (or higher) in relevant field
· 5 or more years of industrial based experience in analogue and RF circuit design and layout
· Experience in the specification and design of radio sub-systems. E.g Transmitter or receiver
· Experience in analogue CAD support or PDK development

As a small team, they wish to recruit self-motivated people who enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems. Experience in the design of lower power, high performance RF circuits would be an advantage. Some of the analogue design areas in which they are currently working include:

· LO generation
· RF transceiver design
· Data converters
· Power management and chip infrastructure

Our client will consider applications from both experienced engineers and more junior engineers with the motivation to increase their design knowledge.

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As an experienced Hardware Engineer, you will have used a variety of electronic components and appreciate the variance of different makers and suppliers. Utilising your key understanding of components for hardware design, you will take responsibility of review requests for new parts including secondary sourcing, generation of specification for custom components, inventory, and participation in design reviews (including cost analysis). You will further have authorisation in ECOs (Engineering Change Orders), and manage component End Of Life (EOL). 

Requirements:

• Proven experience in hardware design.
• Current network knowledge of electronic component manufacturers and distributors.
• Strong technical understanding on RF/electronics components.
• Experience in PLM tools use (ideally Agile or Omnify & Sage) is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with industry standards and qualifications of electronic parts.
• Basic working knowledge of test equipment (including spectrum analysers, frequency testers, and solderability testing).

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven hardware engineer to provide key assistance to design teams, and utilising their knowledge of electronics components companies. Strong proven experience is needed, as the role requires the successful candidate to be contributing on day 1 but flexibility on responsibilities will be considered dependent on profile of the successful candidate. In return you will be awarded with an excellent remuneration package including top benefits.

Key words: Components Engineer, standards, PLM, configuration management, procurement, RF, electronics, hardware design, analogue, digital.

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As part of the RF team, you will play an important role to provide full functional analysis of RF products and associated circuits, and maintain that products comply with ISO9000 accreditation.

Candidates will have:

- Background in electronic engineering, ideally degree qualified.
- Knowledge of RF test equipment (spectrum analysers and network analysers), and calibration of test equipment.
- Hands-on skills to solder/rework fine pitch devices.
- Experience with programming languages (eg: C/C++/Python/Linux), RF circuits in the GHz range, and high frequency cabling would be highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, methodical engineer to provide solutions and analysis of RF problems; and in return gains an excellent remuneration package.

Key words: RF, test, debugging, electronics, GHz, networks, wireless, calibration.

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This growing company is a company focused on wireless connectivity, designing devices from specifications to production.  These devices always incorporate technologies such as Bluetooth, Wifi and Zigbee.  Their customers range from global brand-name companies to smaller start-ups developing advanced innovative products. This key role is for a Hardware Engineer to design new products and then the printed circuit boards for any product they develop for their customers.  You will design production ready PCBs for products like headsets, car kits, connectivity solution, modules (typically these will incorporate an application processor and a connectivity element such as Bluetooth, Low Energy Bluetooth, Wifi or others).

You will have full responsibility for working with PCB manufacturers and ODMs to ensure the products are successfully and quickly taken to production. You will be brainstorming with team to propose solutions for customers needs, assisting sales with customers’ proposals and working with the software engineers to make sure the hardware fits software needs. Other responsibilities include running and maintaining the PCB design tool software and to manage the PCB design tool libraries. You may  progress to a senior role managing customers and/or become leading experts in your field.

Degree qualified (or with equivalent industry experience) you will have:

- excellent PCB Design skills, including RF layout (Altium preferred design package)
- excellent PCB layout reviewing skills, include RF layout;
- be a starter finisher, well motivated and able to manage own time;
- be a good communicator;
- well organised and proactive; and
- be able to multi-task.

Keywords: Hardware, Electronics, PCB, RF, High Frequency, Cambridge, Altium.

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Our client is a market leader in wireless cutting edge technology providing solutions to blue chip clients worldwide.  They seek a technically-experienced customer-facing engineer to provide advice and help to Tier 1 customers through creation and maintenance of technical and political relationships. As Senior Applications Engineer you will liaise with assigned Tier 1 clients, working without supervision, and take responsibility of customer relations through facilitating and managing customers’ expectations and satisfaction. In addition, you will provide guidance and support to junior team members, and be able to readily travel to visit clients to maintain/improve communication channels.

You will be able to prioritise, diagnose and resolve customer problems, as well as issues that junior members are unable to resolve. This can be through political as well as technical solutions – and maintaining key working relationships. You will also develop VM, Native and firmware patches; provide a source of technical excellence for customers; create reference designs, application notes, white papers, reviews, and evaluations of HW and RF for clients; develop and project manage new software or hardware solutions; communicate technical information on new products; create and present training courses to customers; feedback customer needs to Company products and solutions; and keep abreast of new specifications from clients that could influence Company’s  product design and developments.  You will have key expertise in one technology area such as: VM, firmware, PCB layout or RF technologies.

You will have: an Engineering degree with 5+ years experience with embedded hardware and software debugging (using PC software tools, power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMM and logic analysers); good knowledge of wireless technology standards; understanding  of hardware/software components; responsibility to “own” problems and fix them; the ability to make decisions (technical and political) without supervision; diagnostic and analytical skills when limited information is available; dynamism and friendly attitude with commercial awareness; and strong interpersonal, written and verbal English skills.

The following attributes are desirable: knowledge of wireless system validation testing/certification; hands-on experience of capturing/analysing air traces using wireless sniffers; knowledge of memory architectures; experience in bringing customer designs into production; applications engineering in a semiconductor environment; Bluetooth and/or WiFi 802.11 experience; Headset support role; knowledge of UNIX based environments and/or other programming/scripting languages (Python, Perl, C++, Labview); knowledge of Assembler; knowledge of DSP programming, codecs, acou Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.']]> Summary: Senior Embedded Software Engineer, C/C++ and assembler with MATLAB, multimedia, COFDM, DAB/FM, Cambridge, c£45k + excellent benefits.

Are you an experienced embedded software engineer who thrives on challenge, looking for a new role in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment?

Our client is an expert in leading edge system-on-chip solutions for a variety of applications including multimedia consumer products. They have an opening for a talented individual to join an extremely strong technical team of engineers.

As well as a relevant degree from a top university, you’ll have a proven track record developing embedded software. You will be equally at home using your excellent mathematical and modelling skills in high level packages such as MATLAB, and writing optimal well-designed code close to the metal in C/C++ and assembler. A pragmatic and effective problem solver, you’ll have the experience to work on COFDM/DAB/FM drivers, embedded comms, audio codecs and protocols.

You’ll be commercially aware, and ready to take on technical leadership responsibilities on small, focused projects where your expertise and motivation will help drive a strong team of your peers. You’ll also be ready to help our client continue to do things the right way via peer code and design reviews, and by mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

In addition to a competitive salary the role offers a wide and attractive range of benefits including Pension, Private Healthcare, Life insurance, Share Options and Childcare vouchers.

Keywords: Embedded, C, C++, Assembler, MATLAB, COFDM, DAB, FM, audio, multimedia, Cambridge

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As Hardware Development Manager, you will provide system level validation for hardware performance; be the technical authority to resolve issues relating to system integration and test; oversee all hardware applications from conception to production; manage multi-functional teams (chip-level design, RF, schematic design, hardware test); appreciate technical standards when developing; and be a technically respected representative of our client when meeting tier 1 customers (some travelling to customer sites both domestically and internationally).

Candidate requirements:

• Good relevant Degree with extensive experience in a related commercial position.
• Experience in: developing/debugging complex SoC devices; PCB design and layout for RF; hardware designs for SoC devices.
• Use of test equipment in analytical and de-bug scenarios.
• Software knowledge – embedded C, DSP and scripting languages.
• Broad knowledge of wireless protocols.
• Excellent communication skills.

Further attributes are advantageous: Soldering and fine mechanical assembly skills; Development/Applications Engineering in a semiconductor environment; Knowledge of common digital interface standards (SPI, USB etc.); Wireless system hardware design, validation testing and/or certification.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a multi-site team working with:  State-of-the-art silicon SoC devices, new markets, and radio technologies.  The work will span both internal development and collaborating with lead customers on initial designs.  The ideal candidate will have a “can do” attitude and will enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced environment.

Key words: hardware design, RF, SoC, client-facing, wireless, PCB, embedded C, DSP, scripting, project management.

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This highly innovative company develops SoC solutions for growing companies worldwide.  With continued growth they now seek a Senior Design Engineer to be a key member of a team implementing reference designs for the wireless communications market. You may come from an engineering or mathematical background (with a minimum 2.1 Hons in Computer Science or Electronics from a top university or equivalent) and have demonstrated experience in designing and developing digital wireless algorithms on FPGA or in software on ASSPs.

You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of development from understanding the requirements of the wireless strategy, designing and developing the algorithms from a mathematical description, floating to fixed point optimization of the algorithms, and finally, mapping the implementation onto our clients latest product.

They are particularly interested in digital RF development experience in advanced algorithms such as digital pre-distortion and crest factor reduction. Experience in one or more of: algorithm development and high-level modelling, algorithm implementation in hardware or on DSP processors, development of environments for algorithm and system validation are needed.  Technically you will possess the following:

Wireless system from a physical layer perspective (ideally LTE, LTE-A, UMTS, CDMA2000 and/or WiMAX),
Knowledge of the algorithms in the Radio digital front end including:
o    Digital predistortion,
o    Crest Factor Reduction
o    Digital Up Conversion and Down Conversion
Knowledge of the analogue components of a radio architectures and components such as DAC/ADCs,
Knowledge of Power Amplifier technologies for wireless infrastructure,
Working knowledge of measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, and
Experience with modeling wireless algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++.

Keywords: Algorithm, Wireless, DSP, MATLAB, C, C++.

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Are you a skilled electronic design engineer, looking for an exciting role at a cutting edge R&D company?

Our client is a respected innovator in the field of embedded technologies for airborne craft of all kinds. They research, develop and produce solutions for navigation, telemetry, diagnostics, control and sensor systems amongst others. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a new electronics design engineer to join their team.

You will be a dynamic, hands on engineer with a good track record in commercial electronics, from design through to prototyping, production and testing. You will be excited to see your creations literally “take off”…and you’ll have enough know how to make sure they stay airborne.

You’ll have experience in designing one or more of: analogue and digital systems, multi-layer PCBs, microcontroller systems and RF systems. You may well have past experience assembling prototypes and testing them in lab and/or in the field.

Experience in embedded programming would be very welcome, and likewise exposure to any of the following: control systems, battery operated systems, GPS/INS systems, mesh networks, magnetometers, guidance systems, video integration, design for manufacture or mechanical engineering. Experience gained in the aerospace or automotive sectors would be particularly relevant.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top end team of dedicated engineers, and develop the next generation of airborne technologies.

Due to the nature of their work and their requirements for security clearance, our client is only able to accept applications from British citizens.

Keywords: electronics, design, analogue, digital, airbourne, defence, prototyping, production, testing

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Specific responsibilities
· To take a lead role in the Radio Systems Group. Prepare specifications for wireless systems, the design of wireless systems and be capable of converting application requirements into real solutions
· Lead multi-faceted engineering teams, focusing the team to deliver a solution
· Participate in sales meetings with clients and, in conjunction with the business developer’s, help interpret client requirements
· Prepare and generate the technical response to bids and tenders for both existing and future clients
· Define the most suitable analogue system design or architecture to meet a specification
· Create novel design solutions that will be of particular interest to clients and contribute to their IP portfolio
· Act as a design mentor to other members of staff and to contribute to the development of the technical discipline of the group
· Where appropriate, contribute to the maintenance and development of our CAD systems to enhance their development capability

Minimum requirements

To meet the demanding requirements of the role you will have a good degree in an engineering or related subject.  With previous relevant experience working as a radio designer, possibly within a lead role for a telecommunications company or other relevant area, you will also have:
· A strong technical background in radio design
· Extensive experience of overall system design across multiple disciplines
· A proven ability to lead engineering teams
· Good knowledge of the product development process
· A proven record of getting designs right first time
· Good oral and written communication skills
· The ability to interact effectively at all levels in a client organization

An understanding of wireless DSP will be considered an advantage (where appropriate, training will be provided)

Key words: Cambridge, Radio Design, Team Lead, Analogue, Consultants.

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