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Principal RF Engineer - Advanced Sensing

Cambridge
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Principal RF Engineer - Advanced Sensing

Newton Colmore is working with a developer of advanced sensors in Cambridge who are actively looking for a Principal level RF Engineer to join their research and development team.

This hands-on research and development role will be mainly focused on the design and development of RF electronics circuits and antennas that aim to solve challenging problems. You will be charged with performing electromagnetic simulations as well as developing new test methodologies.

This exciting new role will give the Principal RF Engineer an excellent opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest engineers, scientists and leaders within the sector in state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops. You will be working on technologies and systems from initial idea generation, through de-risk to prototype and onto transfer to manufacture meaning you can take true ownership of your ideas.

This role will also provide the Electronics specialist with the freedom to flourish and manage their own projects as well as providing merit-based promotions and bonuses.

To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have a solid understanding of RF and wireless fundamentals coupled with strong electronics knowledge. This will ideally have followed on from a strong academic record and testing experience in anechoic chambers.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package including relocation assistance and an exceptional training budget as well as providing excellent career progression and bonus.

For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on (phone number removed) or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.

Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.

Key words: RF Engineer, Antenna, Electromagnetics, Sensors, Sensing, Wireless Devices, Connected Devices

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