Principal RF Design Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd is seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer based in Norwich, Norfolk. The role focuses on ownership of RF and antenna design across concept to production handover, mentoring junior engineers, and solving complex electromagnetic challenges.

The position emphasizes hands-on experience with RF, antenna engineering, and collaboration across RF, electronics, systems, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF design, antennas and microwave systems.
• Hands-on, with ability to own and drive technical work streams.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to UK R&D capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and develop RF and microwave systems
• Own antenna and RF design activities from concept through simulation, prototyping, test, and production handover
• Act as a senior technical contributor on projects, supporting architectural decisions and design reviews
• Collaborate with RF, electronics, systems, and mechanical engineers to ensure optimal system integration
• Support development of RF subsystems including filters, amplifiers, switches, and control interfaces
• Perform antenna, RF, and EMC testing, correlating lab results in lab or high-reliability environments
• Communicate complex RF concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a Principal RF Design Engineer based in Norwich, Norfolk to join the market leader involved within an exciting technology sector.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer to be involved with development and progression of multiple projects.

This job is ideal for an experienced, hands-on RF and antenna engineer who enjoys technical ownership, solving complex electromagnetic challenges, and mentoring junior engineers, while contributing to the development of a strong UK-based R&D capability.

Main Responsibilities of the Principal RF Design Engineer (Hybrid):

• Design, simulate, and develop RF and microwave systems
• Own antenna and RF design activities from concept through simulation, prototyping, test, and production handover
• Act as a senior technical contributor on projects, supporting architectural decisions and design reviews
• Collaborate closely with RF, electronics, systems, and mechanical engineers to ensure optimal system integration
• Support development of RF subsystems including filters, amplifiers, switches, and associated control interfaces
• Perform antenna, RF, and EMC testing, correlating lab results electronic or other high-reliability environments
• Practical experience across simulation, prototyping, measurement, and validation
• Ability to communicate complex RF concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams

This is a fantastic job opportunity to join a well-established, successful Norwich, Norfolk based company who are investing very heavily in R&D.