Job Description

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road