RF Design Engineer

Anson Mccade; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson Mccade is seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to support the design, development and validation of RF and mixed-signal electronics for demanding defence applications. The role offers ownership across the RF lifecycle from component selection to PCB integration and lab testing.

You will collaborate with electronics, PCB layout, systems, firmware and test specialists to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions in a hybrid environment with 3 days onsite and relocation to Belfast.

Qualifications

• Experienced RF Design Engineer with background in RF electronics, wireless hardware or transceiver development.
• Familiarity with impedance matching, PCB integration and laboratory validation advantageous.
• Willingness to relocate to Belfast and work within a hybrid pattern.

Responsibilities

• Design RF analogue and mixed-signal electronics for complex systems.
• Develop transceiver and RF front-end architectures using MMIC, SiP or SoC devices.
• Create RF schematics, select components and design impedance-matching networks.
• Collaborate with PCB layout, systems, firmware and test engineers for production-ready solutions.
• Plan and conduct laboratory verification using VNAs, spectrum analysers, meters and scopes.

Skills

RF design

Impedance matching

Schematic design

Test and measurement

Cross-functional work

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analysers

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Job description

Role: RF Design Engineer

Location: Belfast - Relocation Required

Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

An established defence and electronic engineering organisation delivering complex, high-technology solutions across critical engineering programmes. The business supports the development and integration of advanced electronic systems where robust design, verification and operational performance are essential.

We are seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to support the design, development and validation of RF and mixed-signal electronics for demanding defence applications.

The role offers practical ownership across the RF development lifecycle, from component selection and schematic design through to PCB integration, laboratory testing and system-level validation. You will work closely with electronics, PCB layout, systems, firmware and test specialists to develop reliable, production-ready solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop RF analogue and mixed-signal electronics for complex engineering systems.


• Develop transceiver and RF front-end architectures using monolithic RF chipsets, including MMIC, SiP and SoC-style devices.


• Design RF schematics, component selections and impedance-matching networks against defined system requirements.


• Work with PCB layout engineers on signal integrity, grounding, shielding, routing and manufacturability.


• Plan and execute laboratory verification using VNAs, spectrum analysers, RF signal generators, power meters and oscilloscopes.

Experience across every aspect of the role is not essential; on-the-job learning and support will be available for candidates looking to broaden their RF design capability.

If you are an experienced RF Design Engineer with a background in RF electronics, wireless hardware, transceiver development, impedance matching, PCB integration or laboratory validation across defence, aerospace, telecommunications or other high-technology environments, please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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