At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced electronic systems for telecommunications, space, and defence.
- Company: Filtronic, a leader in RF and microwave solutions with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Innovative work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work across the full product lifecycle in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience; strong circuit design skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
About Us
At Filtronic, we design and manufacture advanced RF and microwave solutions that power critical communication networks across the globe. Working with leading technology partners, we are at the forefront of innovation in high-frequency electronics.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, you will play a key role in the design and development of advanced analogue and digital electronic systems. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with RF, software, and firmware engineers to deliver high-performance solutions for applications including telecommunications, space, defence, and high-altitude platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of designs from concept through to volume manufacture, working with modern tools and innovative technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electronic Design & Development
- Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits, including mixed-signal systems
- Create signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and power supply modules
- Develop digital systems using microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, and associated logic
- Produce detailed specifications, perform simulation, and support component selection
- Capture schematics and define PCB requirements, including materials and stack-up
- Systems Integration & Testing
- Work with interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, I²C, and SPI
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and communication issues
- Perform system-level integration, verification, and validation testing
- Prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability assessments
- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate across hardware, software, firmware, and RF teams
- Participate in and lead design reviews to mitigate risks
- Support product introduction, fault diagnosis, and diagnostic processes
- Manage component obsolescence and recommend alternatives
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry standards
- Reliability & Performance
- Conduct thermal analysis, MTBF calculations, and tolerance analysis
- Ensure designs meet performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets
About You
You are a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for developing high-performance electronic systems in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
You will bring:
- A degree in Electronic Engineering or in relevant subject, or equivalent experience
- Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design at component level
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium Designer desirable)
- Familiarity with EMC/EMI design and testing principles
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analysers, and logic analysers
Desirable:
- Experience in RF or microwave electronics
- Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing and surface mount technologies
Why Join Filtronic?
- Work at the cutting edge of RF and wireless technology
- Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and growing engineering team
- Contribute to products used in telecoms, space, and defence applications
- Opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle and make a real impact
Senior Electronics Engineer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire employer: Energy Jobline CVL
At Filtronic, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our engineers to thrive. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on cutting-edge RF and microwave technologies that have a real-world impact in telecommunications, space, and defence. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.
