RF Design Engineer

Searchability (UK) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology organisation is seeking an RF Design Engineer for defence and national security projects in Hampshire. The role involves designing, simulating, and testing RF and analogue circuits, along with technical leadership responsibilities. Candidates should have proven experience in RF design, with tools like Microwave Office and Altium, as well as a degree in Electronics Engineering. The position offers flexible working hours, an annual bonus, and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus based on performance

Private medical insurance

Competitive holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Share save scheme and long-term incentives

Training and professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in RF and analogue circuit design.
• Experience with Microwave Office and Altium.
• Ability to design from LF to X Band.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and test RF and analogue electronic circuits for high-performance defence systems.
• Support integration, validation, documentation, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

RF and analogue circuit design

Microwave Office

Altium

LNA and receiver design

Understanding of EMC, thermal and vibration effects

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline

Job description

RF Design Engineer

• RF Design Engineer, defence and national security projects
• Hampshire, on‑site with flexible working options
• Hands‑on RF design from LF to X Band on cutting‑edge systems
• Eligible for DV security clearance

About the Client

Our client is a UK‑based technology organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions to customers within defence and national security. They operate in highly regulated environments and invest heavily in innovation and specialist capability. Due to continued project demand, they are now seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

The Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Annual bonus based on performance
• Private medical insurance
• Competitive holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Share save scheme and long‑term incentives
• Training and professional development support

The RF Design Engineer Role

You will design, simulate and test RF and analogue electronic circuits for high‑performance defence systems. The role combines hands‑on engineering with technical leadership, contributing to concept through to production. You will support integration, validation, documentation, and mentor junior engineers while working closely with project and systems teams.

RF Design Engineer Essential Skills

• Proven experience in RF and analogue circuit design
• Microwave Office and Altium experience
• Design from LF to X Band
• LNA and receiver design
• Understanding of EMC, thermal and vibration effects
• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related discipline

To Be Considered

Please apply through this advert or email me directly via (url removed). For further information please call (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). By applying for this role, you consent for us to process and submit your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills

RF Design Engineer, Microwave Office, Altium, Analogue Design, LNA, Receivers, EMC, Defence, Electronic Warfare, NSD