RF Team Leader Role - Telecommunications Company in Cambridge

Working with a business we have scaled for more than 5 years now, we're excited to help them find someone to manage their RF Electronics Development Team while contributing to projects as an RF Design Engineer. Very much a hands on team lead role with regular experience of designing RF electronics products, leading teams, mentoring, solving problems, and interfacing with senior management.

Sounds ominous! What are the responsibilites exactly?

Leading a team of RF design engineers, with duties such as:

Resource allocation based on priorities
Technical guidance within the RF field
Mentoring junior team members
Performance and development reviews
Process reinforcement and standard setting
Technical design and specification of RF circuitry for radio communication products:

Subsystem design and implementation
Integration with Baseband, Audio, and MMI subsystems
Component specification and sourcing
Creation of design and test documentation
Schematic creation and PCB layout supervision
Requirements analysis and issue resolution
Support for type approval and customer inquiries
Reporting to senior stakeholdersOkay that's more like it... What does a day in the life look like?
You'll work with a diverse customer base across industries, supporting critical communication needs/clients and other industries. Typical activities will include:

Project reviews to set priorities and address challenges
Design reviews for RF system compliance and performance
Collaboration with various technical teams
Mentoring junior staff on technical issues
Project management, including timeline updates, resource management, and milestone tracking
Occasional travel is required; a valid driver's license is needed, with travel expenses covered.Okay but what do I need to get the job?

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
Significant RF design and development experience, ideally within telecommunications
In-depth knowledge of RF systems, design, simulation, and testing
Proven leadership and mentoring experience
Strong project management skills and ability to deliver on time and within budgetSkills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Proficiency in RF design tools and software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectivelyAdditional Assets:

Experience with professional mobile radio (PMR) systems
Knowledge of telecommunications regulatory standards and compliance
Familiarity with advanced RF technologies (e.g., beamforming, MIMO)
Additional programming skills for RF design and testingBenefits:

Flexible working hours
Pension, dental care, and healthcare options
Wellbeing support
Gym membership discount
Subsidized on-site restaurant
Free parking and electric vehicle charging stations
Social events and activitiesThis will not be around for long so if you are keen, please apply ASAP via the link or send me your CV at (url removed)