Graduate Electronics Engineer - RF

Introduction 

We’re looking for RF & Electronics graduateswho want to work on real product developments across a range of industries and technologies with a focus on RF. You’ll need to be willing to face a challenge and work with a range of different technologies across a variety of tasks. In return we can offer the chance to tackle some of the most exciting engineering problems around.

Overview

Cambridge Consultants undertakes over 300 technology, design and consulting projects every year. You will have the opportunity to work across the broad range of markets, from Consumer Devices to Industrial Systems, Aerospace, Telecoms and Defence and National Security. We mentor our graduates to develop their skills and take on increasing responsibility. 

We’re much more interested in the engineer you can become than the one you are now, and we provide structured mentoring and hands-on support to help you grow into a confident engineer. We need people who are enthusiastic about learning, keen to pick up new skills, and can show evidence of a rigorous approach to solving real-world problems. An ability to learn and a determination to grow are more important than the knowledge you already have. 

Your responsibilities

With support and guidance from your peers, you will work as part of our technical team on client assignments in multi-disciplinary projects for a wide range of markets. You may work on one or more projects at a time, in a variety of different disciplines and roles, including RF design, simulation, testing, and measurement.

You will have the chance to interact directly with clients at all phases of projects, from requirements capture and progress updates through delivery to final handover. You will collaborate closely with software, RF, signal processing, mechanical and AI engineers

You will also have access to our extensive in-house facilities. Should you attend a face-to-face interview, we’ll provide a tour of our labs which support hardware development engineering during your visit.  These include: 

• Prototype PCB manufacturing facilities, including SMT pick-and-place, vapour-phase reflow and x-ray inspection

• EMC emissions test facility

• 5GHz 360° antenna test facility

What you'll be doing

Cambridge Consultants works on a wide range of product and system developments for a broad range of clients. We will give you the time, support and opportunities needed to apply your skills confidently and build a reputation as a reliable member of the team. Your tasks may include: 

• Field experiments to validate concepts

• PCB level RF circuit design and laboratory-based design validation of technology such as:

• RF filters

• Power amplifiers

• Oscillators

• Development of system models

• Antenna modelling using our sophisticated design tools

• As required, present designs, results and conclusions

• Work as part of a close-knit, multi-disciplinary project team focused on delivering design solutions to our clients

Some interesting RF and electronics challenges that we’ve previously solved include:

• Collaborating with LEGO to develop LEGO® SMART Play™

• Prototyping large airborne antennas for global 5G coverage. 

• Creating secure satellite communication systems. 

• Overcoming smart meter challenges for the last 5% by developing a custom ZigBee to Long-Range Radio Bridge

• Developing a novel air-interface and bespoke communication systems for the Ocado Smart Platform controlling hundreds of robots in grocery distribution centres

• Next-generation Explosive Ordnance Disposal for the British Army

What you can bring 

We are looking for someone currently studying towards, or recently graduated from, a MEng degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline, on track to achieve or having achieved a 2.1 or above. We also welcome applications from recent graduates with industrial experience.

You will also have:

• A solid foundation in electronic principles with an RF leaning.

• Familiarity with RF test equipment (such as spectrum analysers and network analysers).

While not essential requirements, we would also be very interested if you have experience with any of the following:

• Knowledge of RF simulation tools

• Experience in electronics design and schematic capture 

• An understanding of RF measurements and lab-based debugging 

We feel a motivated and detail-oriented engineer who is confident working in a hands-on laboratory environment will thrive in this role.

Please ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules. Please also include your university grades achieved to date and your predicted final grade.

Along with your CV, please describe why you are attracted to this position, what you feel you offer Cambridge Consultants, and any achievements that you are particularly proud of. We are especially interested to hear about any engineering projects you have done, for a hobby, for work or for university. 

Some projects at Cambridge Consultants are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to obtain a Security Check (SC) level security clearance  ( United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant ). You must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Please be aware that, for roles requiring Security Check clearance, applicants will typically need to have been continuously resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years immediately prior to applying for this role in order to meet the requirements for Security Check (SC) clearance.