RF Team Leader - Critical Communications

Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire

An excellent opportunity for an experienced RF Team Leader to join a global leader in mission-critical and business-critical communications. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on RF design, developing innovative products used by public safety, emergency services, and commercial sectors worldwide.

Ideal for an experienced RF engineer with proven leadership skills, this position offers the chance to lead a team while contributing directly to the design and delivery of advanced RF solutions.

Main Responsibilities of the RF Team Leader based in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire:

• Manage and lead a team of RF design engineers, including resource allocation, technical guidance, mentoring, and performance management
• Provide technical leadership within the RF discipline, setting standards and reinforcing processes
• Lead the design and specification of RF circuitry for radio terminal products
• Support type approval processes and provide technical support to end customers
• Conduct design reviews to ensure systems meet performance and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF solutions into broader projects
• Engage in project management activities, including project timelines, resource management, and stakeholder communication

Requirements of the RF Team Leader based in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Extensive experience in RF design and development, ideally within telecommunications or critical communications
• In-depth knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing
• Proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring engineering teams
• Strong project management skills, delivering projects on time and within budget
• Proficiency in the following:

- RF Tx/Rx architectures

- Frequency generators

- Simulation tools such as ADS and/or CST

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Capable of managing multiple projects and prioritising effectively

To apply for this RF Team Leader role based in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, please send your CV to: or call /