Lead Microwave/RF Designer

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Universal Quantum Ltd Full time

At Universal Quantum we are creating the impossible. Together we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. We are looking to hire an RF – Microwave Designer within the electronics team to enable Quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch

What You’ll Accomplish

  • Drive RF backend design and architecture activities for the RF and microwave delivery system.
  • You will be responsible for RF aspects of the design, simulation, testing approaches/methodology, integration, verification, and testing.
  • Write the documentation of your RF and microwave circuits and verification tests.
  • Develop your experience in a broad range of electronics engineering subject areas.
  • Maintain multidisciplinary collaboration with mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists, working towards a common goal.
  • Maintain UQs’ position in using state-of-the-art electronics solutions.
  • Help in the planning and scheduling of projects, reporting progress and issues.
  • Engage with project planning activities, risk management and scheduling requirements.
  • Help with fast turn-around proof of concepts and feasibility discussions.

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates

  1. RF backend design experience (VHF – X-band).
  2. Hands-on experience in designing complex commercial RF systems from concept through delivery within a PCB environment.
  3. Skilled at FEA tools, preferred experience with Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.

Must-have Skills

  • Minimum 8 years’ practical/hands-on experience in MW/RF (VHF – X-band) design.
  • Experience developing and executing test plans and approaches on complex RF systems.
  • Experience with low-noise design approaches and techniques.
  • Experience in testing low-noise RF systems.
  • Proven track record of bringing MW/RF subsystem designs to market.
  • Skilled at FEA tools, preferred experience with Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.
  • Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
  • Demonstrate a strong discipline for thorough documentation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Team Player.
  • At least 2.1 BEng/BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.

Nice-to-have Skills

  • Analogue design experience.
  • PCB design experience (VHF-X-band).
  • Experience with RF vendor supply chain.
  • Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices.
  • Team and/or project management experience.

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited holiday allowance, flexible working options, 10% matching pension, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, and relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) , we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.

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