Algorithm Engineer

Location:  Cambridge, United Kingdom

Department:  CTO Office

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer

Job Type:  Full-time

About Us:

At Forefront RF, we are on a mission to revolutionize the RF Front End Architectures with our Tunable Duplexer and Adaptive Passive Cancelation technology. As a technology start-up and a fabless semiconductor company, we are backed by strong investment and are focused on designing, developing, and commercializing Tunable RF Front Ends for connected wearables and mobile devices.

We are in the early stages of our journey, and many of our processes and aspects of our culture are still being established. This offers a unique opportunity for you to contribute to shaping our company’s future and disrupt the current marketplace.

Our Values:

We place a strong emphasis on fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, teamwork, and accountability. We believe that when we work together, drawing on each team member’s unique strengths, we can achieve remarkable results.

Our commitment to integrity, respect, honesty, and openness forms the foundation of our interactions, both within the company and with our valued partners and clients. We encourage ambition, initiative, and visionary thinking, as we understand that these qualities drive innovation and propel us towards success.

In addition, we value adaptability, proactivity, and resilience. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity and can navigate through it, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.

These values collectively define who we are and want to be as a team and guide us as we navigate the exciting journey ahead. If you align with our mission and values, and are ready to grow with us, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced algorithm engineer to join our team, working on the development of tuning algorithms for Forefront RF’s innovative tunable multiplexer technology. The candidate will play a key role in developing algorithms to tune RF filters and cancellation circuits, meeting demanding RF performance requirements inside strict timing limits, and within the practical constraints of embedded mobile communication systems. This role requires creativity and insight, strong theoretical analysis & software skills, combined with an understanding of practical hardware, in order to take algorithms from conception through to integration with hardware prototypes and products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Devise and implement algorithms for tuning adaptive RF circuits, developing innovative solutions to complex problems
2. Apply mathematics to describe physical systems and identify algorithm concepts
3. Develop software for system modelling and algorithm prototyping
4. Analyze simulation and measurement data to identify system characteristics relevant to algorithm design and performance
5. Develop solutions to address practical problems such as temperature drift, manufacturing variation, and circuit imperfections.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate, debug, characterize and optimize algorithms in prototypes and products, ensuring robust and reliable operation.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and solve complex problems creatively.
• Strong background in the mathematics of physical systems, e.g. control theory, linear systems theory, and circuit theory.
• Proven experience in developing algorithms interfacing with physical systems; experience with radio systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in developing software for modelling and prototyping algorithms, e.g. using MATLAB. Experience with embedded software development is a plus.
• Experience integrating software algorithms with hardware systems.
• Familiarity with issues in real electronic hardware, e.g. noise and manufacturing variation.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

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.

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.