RF Design Engineer

Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Virtua, a leading provider of communication and infrastructure services, is seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to join our In-Building Survey & Design team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in in-building radio survey, design, installation and commissioning across passive and active DAS, radiating cable, analogue/digital RFoF systems, and multi-technology base station designs. Strong skills in link budget analysis, industry-standard design tools, prediction software and CW survey techniques are essential. Experience supporting technical bids is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver single and multi-operator JOT design submissions, owning technical specifications and ensuring on-time delivery.
Troubleshoot in-building systems (RFoF, Small Cell, C-RAN) remotely and on-site.
Produce and review detailed design proposals, commissioning and handover reports.
Support QA with design approvals and maintain HSQE standards.
Mentor and support junior team members.
Skills & Experience

Strong RF in-building design capability across active RFoF DAS, Small Cell, Off-Air Repeaters and passive DAS.
Proficient in iBwave Enterprise (Rel14), including full RFoF and structured cabling designs.
Good understanding of 2G–5G architectures, GSM/UMTS/LTE-A/Wi-Fi technologies.
Experience with RF lab equipment (network/spectrum analysers, signal generators).
Strong commissioning skills for RFoF DAS (noise, capacity and link-budget analysis).
Knowledge of CW survey methods for validation and commissioning.
Excellent client-facing and communication skills, including with UK mobile operators.
Engineering/technical qualification preferred but not essential.
General Requirements

Able to obtain UK security clearance/airside pass (5-year history + background checks).
Willing to work outside standard hours and travel/ stay away when required.
Adaptable, able to learn new technologies and work independently or as part of a team.
Strong time management, presentation skills, and adherence to HSQE.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Visio).
Full UK driving licence (preferably clean).
Competitive salary offered, dependent on experience