Contract RF Engineer

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergize Consulting Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Principal RF Engineer with active security clearance to join a team developing next-generation RF and microwave technology for defence and aerospace programmes.

The role covers the full hardware development life cycle, from concept through integration and production, working with multidisciplinary teams.

The position is hybrid, with the majority of time onsite in Edinburgh (around three days per week).

Qualifications

• Live security clearance (SC).
• RF and Microwave subsystem design.
• RF system integration and verification.
• Microwave circuit design and analysis.
• RF laboratory measurements, including VNAs, spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• GaAs and/or GaN MMIC design and application.
• Passive microwave structure design.
• Low phase noise design and measurement.
• Microwave component selection.
• Technical documentation and report writing.
• Design reviews and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development from concept through to production.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on defence and aerospace programmes.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements and industry standards.
• Contribute to design reviews and engineering lifecycle management.

Skills

Security clearance

RF design

Microwave design

RF testing & measurement

GaAs MMIC design

System integration

Technical documentation

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Microwave circuit simulation tools

Job description

Contract Principal RF Engineer

Edinburgh (Hybrid - typically 3 days onsite)

Security Clearance is essential

Up to £75 p/h Inside IR35

We're looking for an experienced security cleared Principal RF Engineer to join a team developing next-generation RF and microwave technology for advanced defence and aerospace programmes.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar and sensing technologies, contributing to the development of complex RF systems that will shape future air and defence capabilities. You'll play a key role throughout the complete hardware development life cycle, from concept through to integration and production, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Due to the nature of the work and security requirements, this is a hybrid position with the majority of time spent onsite in Edinburgh (typically around three days per week, depending on project requirements).

Essential Skills & Experience

• Live security clearance (SC)


• RF and Microwave subsystem design


• RF system integration and verification


• Microwave circuit design and analysis


• RF laboratory measurements, including Signal generators, Spectrum analysers and Vector Network Analysers (VNAs)


• Microwave design and simulation tools


• GaAs and/or GaN MMIC design and application


• Passive microwave structure design


• Low phase noise design and measurement


• Microwave component selection


• Technical documentation and report writing


• Design reviews and engineering life cycle management