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Forefront RF

RF Test Engineer

CompanyForefront RF
LocationCambridge, England, United Kingdom
Posted At2/25/2026

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Occupation Type
Routine inspectors and testers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

RF Test Engineer


About Us:


Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough RF technology that radically simplifies RF front-end architectures for mobile and connected devices. Our long-term vision is to empower anyone to treat global connectivity as a commodity, effortlessly adding it to any device. We lead through innovation, solving our customers’ toughest challenges, enabling them to stay ahead by pushing the boundaries of RF design.


Our Values:


Our values are the quiet nudge that help us to be our best in every interaction.

  • One team: We listen, share, and build solutions together. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We support one another, embrace challenges and fun, and celebrate collective success. 
  • Innovation with intent: We operate at the forefront of technology, building innovative pathways to the future that meets real customer needs.
  • Solutions driven: We develop world leading manufacturable products that deliver effortless connectivity.  
  • Customer focused: We act with integrity, hold ourselves accountable, and are guided by a deep commitment to deliver customer focused solutions. 
  • Sustainable: We design for longevity and reuse - leveraging globally connected RF technology to extend product lifecycles and reduce waste.

  • Role Overview:


    We are seeking a skilled RF Test Engineer to join our growing development team in Cambridge, UK.

    You will be responsible for providing the development engineers with crucial feedback from hardware measurements to ensure high correlation between design and hardware. Proper documentation and attention to detail are critical, as is an understanding of both simple and complex RF measurements. This role requires a proactive approach to ensuring test setups and measurements are robust, reliable, and well-documented, contributing directly to our goal of delivering high-quality RF modules.


    Key Responsibilities:

    • Conduct RF measurements and evaluate product performance. 
    • Execute 3GPP-aligned RF measurements (LTE and/or NR), assessing transmitter and receiver performance.
  • Develop and maintain robust, repeatable RF test setups for the characterization of RF products. 
  • Provide feedback to design and systems teams to support integration, optimization, and trade-off decisions.
  • Maintain accurate and precise documentation of measurement results and processes. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define measurement requirements and strategies. 
  • Develop scripts and automation processes for test systems to ensure repeatability and efficiency. 
  • Ensure testing follows relevant RF standards and best practices, with clear documentation and calibrated equipment
  • Participate in design reviews and provide insights based on measurement outcomes. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues arising during testing phases.

  • About you:


    You’re excited by the opportunity to work with breakthrough technologies.


    You may thrive in this role if you have some or all of the following:


    Education & experience:

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field. 
  • Strong understanding of RF concepts, including S-parameters, impedance matching, gain, noise figure and linearity. 
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as network analysers, spectrum analysers, and signal generators. 
  • Practical exposure to 3GPP-based measurements for cellular systems (LTE and/or NR)
  • Proficiency in conducting repeatable RF measurements, developing measurement setups and test automation.
  • Ability to understand and interpret schematics and RF system-level diagrams. 
  • Understanding of RF system behaviour, including gain, noise, linearity, matching, and modulation-dependent effects.
  • Experience in scripting or programming for test automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB). 
  • Hands-on laboratory experience soldering printed circuit boards and discrete electronic components.

  • People Skills:

    • Proactive approach to problem-solving with a resilient attitude towards ambiguity. 
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality output.

  • Benefits

    • Competitive salary and pension contributions.
    • Company Share Option Scheme.
    • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
    • Weekly company lunches.
    • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
    • Private medical insurance
    • Life assurance x 4
    • Income protection
    • Healthshield Cash plan
    • Heka flexible benefits platform


    We believe in equal opportunities


    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.