RF Engineering Internship, Telecommunications - Summer Placement (2027 start)

About this role

Introduction The RF Systems Group is responsible for delivering designs that range from small RF sub-modules through to complete wireless systems. The collaborative group works alongside other disciplines to deliver these services to clients and are therefore fortunate to work closely with a wide range of groups across the company. Cambridge Consultants has deep expertise in wireless communication technologies, with one of the largest independent wireless development teams in the world.

We work across the entire wireless landscape - from high-volume consumer applications such as portable internet-based devices, through to professional high-performance systems such as the air traffic control radios used to govern the US airspace. The markets that we address include telecommunications, healthcare, industrial, satellite, consumer and automotive. This breadth of wireless activity provides tremendous variety to our team.

Successful candidates can join us on a 12-week summer placement. There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled, we will close the advert. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What we can offer As an RF Engineer Intern, with support from your mentors and peers, you will participate in the development of new ground-breaking wireless products, from initial concept through to product specification, design and verification.

The role involves contributing to RF systems design, board-level RF circuit design and design validation of our clients’ products. You will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking wireless designs, for example: Developing a novel air-interface and bespoke communication systems for the Ocado Smart Platform controlling hundreds of robots in grocery distribution centres Prototyping the world’s largest commercial airborne antenna to deliver superfast 5G to every corner of the globe Developing the Iridium Extreme satellite phone, the first truly-global ‘push-to-talk’ mobile communications system Some of your responsibilities will include: Component selection, board level RF circuit design and laboratory-based design validation Prepare component level RF systems specifications for wireless systems, under supervision Participate in the regulatory approval and/or field based design validation of our clients’ products Where appropriate, create novel design solutions that will be of particular interest to our clients 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 What you can bring We’re looking for a student currently in their penultimate year pursuing a degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, electronics, computer science, mathematics, or physics, and eligible for an industrial placement year.