RF Design Engineer

RF Design Engineer – Telecoms & Infrastructure
Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated RF Design Engineer to join our telecoms and network infrastructure engineering team. This entry‑level role is ideal for a recent Master’s graduate with a degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. You will support the design, development, and testing of RF circuits and subsystems used in wireless communication networks, including cellular, microwave backhaul, small cells, and other infrastructure‑grade radio equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in designing RF front‑end modules and subsystems used in telecom equipment such as base stations, repeaters, remote radio heads, and microwave links.

Support development of RF circuits including PAs, LNAs, filters, mixers, oscillators, PLLs/frequency synthesizers, and duplexers.

Contribute to matching network design and performance optimisation for high‑power and high‑linearity telecom applications.

Simulation, Modelling & Analysis

Use industry‑standard RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, CST) to model circuit behaviour and electromagnetic effects.

Perform system‑level analysis including noise figure budgeting, linearity assessments (IP3, ACPR), and link budget considerations relevant to telecom standards.

Correlate simulation predictions with real measurement data; propose design refinements.

Testing, Validation & Compliance

Assist with lab‑based evaluation of RF circuits using instruments such as VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, and power meters.

Support validation of telecom equipment against regulatory and operator requirements (e.g., 3

GPP specs, ETSI standards, EMC compliance).

Participate in characterisation of RF performance across temperature, voltage, and frequency ranges.

Product Development & Cross‑Functional Work

Work with senior RF, digital, and systems engineers to support end‑to‑end development of telecom infrastructure products.

Support DFM/DFT practices and assist with transition from prototype to production.

Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and contribute to design reviews.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, RF & Microwave Engineering, or equivalent.

Good understanding of RF circuit fundamentals, S‑parameters, impedance matching, and transmission line theory.

Familiarity with RF simulation tools (ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, or similar).

Basic exposure to RF measurement techniques and common test equipment.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Interest in telecoms, wireless communications, and network infrastructure technologies.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries
Staffing and Recruiting

Location:

Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

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