RF – System Designer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops impactful quantum computers and enabling technologies.

What you will do

• Lead the design and architecture of complete RF delivery systems, including transmission lines to the quantum chip.
• Define specifications for key building blocks across the end-to-end RF system.
• Oversee RF design, simulation, integration, verification, testing methodologies, and documentation.
• Collaborate with RF, electronics, ASIC/chip, mechanical, software, and physics specialists.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept development, feasibility discussions, project planning, risk management, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Drive the use of advanced RF solutions and engineering best practices.

Requirements

• 15–20 years of practical RF design and/or systems engineering experience.
• Extensive RF front-end and back-end system design experience across the VHF–X-band range.
• Hands-on experience delivering complex commercial RF systems from concept through production.
• Proficiency with FEA tools, particularly Ansys Maxwell and HFSS.
• Knowledge of RF hardware, RFIC and MMIC design principles, low-noise techniques, and complex RF test plans.
• BEng/BSc degree at minimum 2:1 level in Systems Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field, plus strong leadership, documentation, communication, and supplier-management skills.

Nice to have

• Analogue design and VHF–X-band PCB design experience.
• Familiarity with the RF vendor supply chain.
• Experience in team or project management.
• Pragmatic decision-making and design approach.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working and a minimum of 28 days of flexible holiday allowance.
• Meaningful equity participation and a 10% matching pension.
• Private health and dental insurance, group life insurance, and parental support.
• £2,000 annual personal development budget.
• Relocation support and an inclusive workplace committed to diversity.