RF Test Engineer – £75k – Cambridge

Our client is a semiconductor company building Wi-Fi chips for the Internet of Things (IoT). They are a team of wireless experts that love to work hard, innovate & invent. They are building the world’s lowest power Wi-Fi technology that will enable billions of IoT devices to connect securely to the internet. With a global team with offices in Australia, USA, India, UK (Cambridge), China and Taiwan.

RF Test Engineer Day-to-day activities include:

• Establish and maintain the manufacturing test process for Wi-Fi products.
• Drive technical issue resolution during NPI to enable timely readiness of RF testing facilities and related equipment.
• Drive yield analysis and root-cause analysis during production operations, and coordinate change projects to improve yield
• Work with internal and external stakeholders (contract manufacturers) to plan, design, build and commission RF test facilities.
• Work together with RF test engineers and technicians to conduct testing of engineering and production devices
• Conduct risk assessments and process improvement initiatives
• Work closely with factory teams to enable RF testing in development & mass production.
• Attend and drive technical meetings with engineers to track and follow-up blocking issues.

RF Test Engineer Essential Skills:

• Background education or training in wireless communications systems, signal processing, RF propagation, radio / WLAN / telecommunication or relevant fields
• Experience working in a dynamic engineering/development environment
• Experience in conducting yield analysis and reporting in a production environment, liaising with internal and external stakeholders (contract manufacturers)
• Must be able to participate in technical discussions related to RF testing with the cross-functional teams.
• Applied knowledge of RF components, testing and integrated circuits
• Exposure to test systems and test equipment used in wireless technology verification, such as Keysight / Agilent equipment
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi technology is required.
• General knowledge of telecommunication standards is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills with a solid understanding of core engineering principles, fundamental circuit design, and analytical techniques is required.
• Ability to solder and assembly experience is a plus

What’s on offer:

• Salary £55,000 – £75,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Stock Option Package
• 10 days work remote from anywhere in the world
• Opportunity to work at a cutting-edge start-up company
• Chance to make a significant impact on the future of wireless technology
• Collaborative, supportive and Friendly work environment
• Healthy work environment with sit/stand desks and large screens
• Newly fitted-out offices with stocked drinks fridge, snack bar and barista coffee

My client wants to have offered the role to the successful candidate within weeks so if you are interested, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My client offers a 2-stage process that can be completed within 1-2 week. (Subject to availability).

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