Lead RF & mmWave Design Engineer

Filtronic; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtronic plc based at Torr Vale Mill, High Peak, SK22 3HS, is seeking an RF Engineer to design, develop and deliver high-performance RF and mmWave products. The role requires advanced RF/microwave engineering expertise, hands-on design and testing, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.

You will deliver robust RF designs, support technology development, and contribute to the company’s product roadmap, working with diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

• Advanced technical expertise in RF/microwave engineering.
• Hands-on design and test experience.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, simulation, and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components, and subsystems.
• Conduct RF system analysis, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting of complex designs.
• Carry out RF measurements, characterisation, and validation of prototypes and production hardware.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and results.
• Ensure designs meet required specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
• Contribute to technology and product roadmaps with innovative RF design solutions.
• Support RFQs, proposals, and customer engagements with technical input where required.
• Work with project managers and engineering leads to deliver designs on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Support the transition of designs from concept through prototyping into volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with process engineering and operations to ensure manufacturability and yield of RF products.
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation during the design and development process.
• Work closely with electronics, mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders, including customers.
• Present technical work and project updates to peers, management, and customers as required.

Skills

RF design

RF engineering

systems integration

problem solving

cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Filtronic plc based at Torr Vale Mill, High Peak, SK22 3HS, is seeking an RF Engineer to design, develop and deliver high-performance RF and mmWave products. The role requires advanced RF/microwave engineering expertise, hands-on design and testing, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.

You will deliver robust RF designs, support technology development, and contribute to the company’s product roadmap, working with diverse stakeholders