RF Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global leader in design and manufacturing is seeking an RF Design Engineer to join their experienced team in Milton Keynes. This role offers a unique hybrid working model and a fantastic 9-day working fortnight, making it ideal for those seeking a balanced work-life environment. The successful candidate will engage in designing active and passive RF building blocks, contributing to the entire product lifecycle. With opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression, this position is perfect for those passionate about RF and microwave technologies. Join a dynamic team where your skills will make a significant impact in the aerospace and defence sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline (BEng or similar) required.
• Experience in RF / microwave circuit design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions that meet technical requirements for manufacture.
• Develop strong working relationships with team members.

Skills

RF / Microwave circuit design

Problem solving

3D EM modelling

Assembly techniques

Education

BEng or similar

Tools

RF simulation software

Job description

Job Description

A position for an RF Design Engineer role based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire has just become available, offering hybrid working plus a fantastic 9-day working fortnight! We are currently recruiting on behalf of a global-leading design and manufacturing business involved with RF / Microwave devices that are predominantly marketed into the space, aerospace, and defence sectors.

This role will be within an experienced RF team, designing active and passive RF building blocks throughout the entire product lifecycle, e.g., combiners, filters, SSPAs, low noise amplifiers (LNAs), phase-locked loops, frequency conversion, and synthesis.

Ideal candidates for the RF Design Engineer role will have design and development experience in the following areas:

1. Provide design solutions that meet the technical requirements and company processes for manufacture.
2. Develop strong working relationships with other team members and production engineering to ensure that designs are fit for purpose and cost-effective.
3. Contribute to programmes to ensure all aspects meet project requirements, under the guidance of the Project Manager.

The successful candidate for this RF and Microwave Design Engineer job will have:

1. A degree in relevant discipline (BEng or similar).
2. Experience of RF / microwave circuit design.
3. A practical approach to design, including assembly techniques and ability to problem solve/de-bug hardware.
4. RF System experience including Modulation and Coding.
5. RF and Microwave simulation and modelling including 3D EM modelling packages.

This position will require the successful candidate to undergo Security Clearance (SC). Candidates will need to have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years to achieve this.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established R&D team that will provide superb on-the-job training and opportunities for career progression.

To apply for this RF Design Engineer role in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, please contact Tom Drew on (phone number removed) or (url removed).