Rf Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to work on innovative RF technology for defence and aviation. This role involves full product lifecycle management, offering a competitive salary and hybrid working options. Join a collaborative team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in RF design, ideally within defence or aerospace.
• Proficiency in RF simulation tools and PCB design software.
• Expertise in RF power amplifiers and antenna design.

Responsibilities

• RF system architecture, simulation, and circuit design.
• PCB layout, schematic capture, and RF component selection.
• Leading design reviews and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

RF design

PCB design

RF simulation tools

analogue electronics

digital electronics

Tools

Altium

Cadence AWR Microwave Office

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior RF Design Engineer to join a leading engineering company specialising in RF technology for defence, aviation, and secure communications. This role offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 and involves working across the full product lifecycle in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. RF system architecture, simulation, and circuit design.
2. PCB layout, schematic capture (Altium), and RF component selection.
3. Design of RF amplifiers (up to 200W), filters, transmitters, and receivers.
4. Hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
5. Leading design reviews and mentoring junior engineers.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years in RF design, ideally within defence or aerospace.
• Proficiency in RF simulation tools, PCB design software, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, network analysers).
• Expertise in RF power amplifiers (GaN, LDMOS), antenna design, and EMC considerations.
• Strong analogue and digital electronics knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years in RF engineering.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD and DO-160 compliance.
• Experience with Altium Designer, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, and Ansys HFSS.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, high-impact environment. Hybrid working available (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH).