Senior RF Design Engineer

Searchability; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology manufacturer in the Defence and Security sector is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF technology that plays a critical role in defence and aviation. You will be part of a dynamic team, influencing the full product lifecycle and designing high-power RF systems. With a hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy flexibility while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers. If you have a strong background in RF design and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Leadership development

Technical training programmes

Support for education and certifications

Structured career development

Qualifications

• Experience in RF design engineering roles.
• Design of linear high-power wideband RF amplifiers.
• Knowledge of RF simulation and PCB design tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product introduction and lead design reviews.
• Support production teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Involved in end-to-end design of complex RF systems.

Skills

RF Design

High Power Amplifier

GaN

LDMOS

RF Simulation

Altium

AWR

HFSS

EMC

Transmitter

Receiver

Antenna

Military Electronics

Tools

Altium

AWR

HFSS

Job description

Senior RF Design Engineer

Up to £65,000 + Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Work on cutting-edge RF tech used in defence, security, and aviation
Join a small, dynamic team and influence full product lifecycle
Work with high-power RF systems, advanced simulation tools, and defence-grade components

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a pioneering technology manufacturer operating in the Defence and Security space. Their products play a critical role in supporting infrastructure and frontline operations around the world. With a collaborative engineering culture and a strong pipeline of new product development, they are seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to help shape the next generation of RF communications equipment.

THE BENEFITS:

Up to £65,000 salary Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 remote) Leadership development and technical training programmes Support for education and certifications Structured career development THE SENIOR RF DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE:
As Senior RF Design Engineer, you’ll be part of a small and agile team involved in the end-to-end design and development of complex RF systems, including transmitters, receivers, filters, amplifiers, and antennas. You’ll drive new product introduction (NPI), lead design reviews, and support production teams, while helping to mentor junior engineers. The work spans multiple high-impact markets, including military-grade secure data links and electronic warfare.

SENIOR RF DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Experience in RF design engineering roles Design of linear high-power wideband RF amplifiers (e.g. GaN/LDMOS up to 200W) Knowledge of RF simulation and PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, AWR, HFSS) Design experience with filters, transmitters, receivers, LNA, converters, antennas Experience with EMC, test equipment and debugging Strong cross-disciplinary communication and problem-solving skills TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, call 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS
RF Design, High Power Amplifier, GaN, LDMOS, RF Simulation, Altium, AWR, HFSS, EMC, Transmitter, Receiver, Antenna, Military Electronics, NSD

UPDATED LINKEDIN POST

NOW HIRING: Senior RF Design Engineer | Hybrid | Up to £65k

Looking to work on high-impact defence and aviation tech?
Join a fast-moving, agile team shaping the future of RF communications.

Up to £65,000 salary
Hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 WFH)
Lead exciting RF design projects — amplifiers, filters, converters, antennas
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers on cutting-edge hardware

If you’ve got a strong background in RF design (GaN/LDMOS, Altium, AWR etc.) and want to play a key role in a growing, mission-driven engineering team, let’s talk.

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