Principal RF Engineer

Proman; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Edinburgh

Inside IR35

12-month contract

Active SC Clearance

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking an experienced Principal RF Engineer in Edinburgh with hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on leading RF/microwave hardware development across the full product lifecycle, from concept through testing and production support.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in RF design, strong microwave/EM skills, and active SC clearance. This contract offers a challenging environment in a leading defence technology programme.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' RF circuit design experience.
• Strong microwave techniques and EM theory knowledge.
• Active SC Clearance required.
• Sole British National status due to security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF/microwave subsystems, modules and PCB assemblies.
• Support hardware lifecycle from concept to production.
• Produce engineering documentation and data packs.
• Plan and execute verification, validation and tests.
• Assist integration, troubleshooting and optimization.
• Participate in design reviews and governance activities.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and suppliers.

Skills

RF circuit design

RF hardware

Microwave engineering

EM theory

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Microwave simulation tools

GaAs/GaN technologies

Job description

Principal RF Engineer

Edinburgh | Hybrid Working

12-Month Contract

£68 per hour (Inside IR35)

Active SC Clearance Required

Winsearch is recruiting for an experienced Principal RF Engineer to join a leading defence technology organisation working on the development of next-generation radar and surveillance systems.

This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile programme that will help shape the future of airborne defence technology. You'll join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing advanced RF solutions, contributing from initial concept through to testing, integration and production support.

The Role

As a Principal RF Engineer, you will take a leading technical role in the development of RF and microwave hardware, supporting key projects across the full product lifecycle.

You’ll be involved in designing, developing and validating complex RF subsystems while working closely with systems, electronics and test engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for demanding applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF and microwave subsystems, modules and PCB assemblies.
• Support projects throughout the complete hardware lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to integration and production.
• Produce high-quality engineering documentation, technical reports and manufacturing data packs.
• Plan and carry out verification, validation and test activities.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
• Participate in design reviews and technical governance activities.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and external suppliers.

About You

You will be an experienced RF Engineer with a strong understanding of microwave engineering principles and proven experience delivering RF solutions within complex engineering environments.

Experience in several of the following areas would be advantageous:

• RF and microwave subsystem design
• RF system integration and testing
• Vector Network Analysers, spectrum analysers and signal generation equipment
• Microwave simulation and design tools
• GaAs and GaN technologies
• Passive microwave structures
• Low phase-noise design and measurement
• Technical report writing and design reviews
• Product lifecycle management

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years' experience in RF circuit design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory.
• Active SC Clearance.
• Sole British National status due to project security requirements.

What's on Offer?

• £68 per hour, Inside IR35
• Initial 12-month contract
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 to 4 days per week onsite in Edinburgh
• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most advanced defence technology programmes
• Collaborative environment with exposure to cutting-edge radar and RF technologies

If you're an accomplished RF Engineer looking for a technically challenging contract within a world-class engineering environment, we'd be delighted to hear from you.