RF - System Designer

At Universal Quantum, we are creating the impossible. Together we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. We are looking to hire an RF – System Designer within the electronics/RF 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

• Lead the design and architecture activities for complete RF delivery system including transmission lines to the quantum chip.
• Set the spec for each key building block of the end-to-end RF delivery system.
• Oversee all RF aspects of design, simulation, testing methodologies, integration, verification, and testing.
• Document RF, and verification tests comprehensively.
• Expand your expertise across various engineering domains.
• Collaborate with RF team members, electronics engineers, ASIC/chip designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists to achieve common goals.
• Ensure the use of cutting‑edge RF solutions.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Participate in project planning, risk management, and scheduling.
• Contribute to rapid proof‑of‑concept developments and feasibility discussions.

Requirements

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

• Extensive RF front and backend system design experience (VHF – X-band).
• Proven hands‑on experience in designing complex commercial RF systems from concept to delivery, including proficiency with FEA tools, particularly Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.
• Solid leadership skills: bring an empathetic mindset, embed engineering best practices, and support the team.

Must‑have Skills

• At least 15 to 20 years of practical experience in RF design and/or system engineering.
• Strong understanding of RF hardware design principles.
• Knowledge of RFIC and MMIC design principles.
• Expertise in developing and executing test plans for complex RF systems.
• Knowledge of low‑noise design techniques and testing low‑noise RF systems.
• Demonstrated success in bringing RF subsystem designs to market.
• Proficiency with FEA tools, especially Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.
• Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
• Strong documentation skills.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A minimum of a 2.1 BEng/BSc Degree in System or Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience in analogue design.
• PCB design experience (VHF-X-band).
• Familiarity with the RF vendor supply chain.
• Pragmatic approach to decision‑making and design choices.
• Experience in team and/or project management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity options, an unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible working options, a 10% matching pension, a generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, personal development budget, group life 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.