Cambridgeshire Permanent We’re looking for a talented Software Engineer to join an innovative engineering team working at the cutting edge of RF technology. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of high-performance software that powers advanced radio frequency measurement and optimisation on sophisticated hardware platforms. What you’ll be doing You’ll play a key role in building and evolving software that bridges theory and real-world RF systems. Working alongside RF and systems specialists, you’ll help bring complex algorithms into practical use through robust, production-ready code. Your work will include: \* Developing and enhancing Python-based applications for algorithm design and deployment \* Collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration between software and physical devices \* Testing and validating solutions on both prototype and live hardware environments \* Writing clean, maintainable, and well-structured code using best engineering practices \* Investigating and resolving performance or functionality issues during development and rollout \* Supporting the transition from experimental concepts to stable, scalable software solutions \* Creating automated tests, validation frameworks, and datasets to ensure accuracy and reliability ⚙️ Additional involvement \* Assisting with integration into lab equipment, measurement systems, and internal tools \* Contributing to documentation and sharing knowledge across the engineering team What we’re looking for Background & Experience: \* Degree (BSc or MSc) in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related field \* Strong hands-on experience with Python development \* A problem-solving mindset with the confidence to tackle technically complex challenges \* Exposure to RF measurement techniques or lab testing environments (advantageous) \* Familiarity with hardware interfacing and communication protocols \* Experience with real-time systems is beneficial \* Knowledge of RF systems, wireless technologies, or telecoms is a plus Personal Attributes: \* Clear communicator with strong collaboration skills \* Comfortable working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team Why join? This is a chance to work on next-generation RF technologies, contributing to solutions that push the boundaries of connectivity and hardware innovation. You’ll be part of a team where experimentation meets real-world impact