RF Systems - Technology Lead
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£52,000
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SOC 2124 (74% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,000, and CAMBRIDGE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2123 (Electrical engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2124 Electronics engineers Most likely code | £36,400 | £41,600 | £46,800 | £52,000 |
2123 Electrical engineers Also possible | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Help shape how the world connects from the sky
Satellites in low Earth orbit. Platforms floating in the stratosphere. Wireless systems that don't exist yet.
We're expanding our satellite and cellular heritage into the next generation of communications, and we need an RF leader to help drive it. You'll spot where technology and market opportunity meet, work alongside our business developers to turn that insight into real client programmes, and inspire a team of brilliant engineers to deliver breakthroughs that matter.
If you've ever thought "I'd love to work on something genuinely new, rather than a tweak to last year's design," this is that role.
Why you'll love it here
Variety you won't find in-house. Our clients span wireless, telecoms, audio and semiconductors, from household names to early-stage start-ups. Some want their existing technology pushed further. Others arrive with a bold idea and no idea how to build it. You'll see both, often in the same month.
Space to explore. We encourage you to stay ahead of the technology and the market, and to propose and investigate novel ideas that could become tomorrow's products for our clients.
People who care. You won't be solving hard problems alone. Our culture is friendly, supportive and driven by a shared love of tough technical challenges.
The kind of work we do
What you'll do
- Partner with business developers to understand market trends and client needs
- Lead the creation of ground-breaking wireless products, from first client conversation and problem definition, through specification, to successful delivery
- Inspire and mentor engineers across the team to push their own ideas further
- Keep us at the leading edge of RF and wireless technology
What you'll bring
You're a confident communicator with a track record of leadership and innovation in RF systems and wireless communication, and you get genuinely excited about what new technology could do for clients.
You don't need to tick every box. We're looking for some of the following:
- Hands-on experience specifying and designing RF systems and products
- Knowledge of 3GPP standards
- Antenna specification and design
- Understanding of DSP and its applications in RF
- A real curiosity for new technologies
- Enthusiasm for mentoring junior engineers
Come from a different corner of RF, such as satellite, cellular, defence or semiconductors? We'd still love to hear from you.
We offer hybird working although we do expect our people to be able to commit to working in the office when required. It is therefore recommendable to either be already located in a commutable location or be prepared to relocate. We do offer an attractive relocation allowance for those requiring relocation.
What we offer:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy 10 more a year)
- Company bonus (profit share)
- Flexible working patterns and hybrid working
By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify the information supplied.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with CAMBRIDGE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Electronics engineers (SOC 2124) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~17k in sample- Middle half £41,080–63,180
- Median £48,672
- Going rate £52,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,400–46,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. CAMBRIDGE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2124 going rate of £52,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.