RF Design Engineer

Sanderson Government & Defence; Romsey; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence is seeking an engineer to design, simulate, and implement RF and analogue circuits for defence-related projects. You will conduct hands-on integration and debugging to optimize impedance, VSWR, and wideband operation, and participate in design reviews with the team.

The role requires clear technical documentation of design specifications, test plans, and results, as well as mentoring junior engineers and providing input to customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Design, simulate, and implement RF and analogue electrical circuits for defence-related projects.
• Experience in impedance, VSWR, wideband operation optimization is desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and implement RF/analogue circuits for defence projects.
• Conduct hands-on integration, testing, and debugging to optimize performance.
• Prepare technical documentation including design specs and test results.

Skills

RF circuit design

Analogue electronics

Systems integration

Technical leadership

Job description

You will:

• Design, simulate, and implement RF and analogue electronic circuits and systems for defence-related projects (in domains such as electromagnetic warfare, positioning and timing, and survivability) with cutting-edge solutions


• Conduct hands‑on integration, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of RF and analogue electronic circuits, systems and components, to optimize their performance (e.g., impedance, VSWR, wideband operation)


• Participate in design reviews and provide valuable technical input to enhance project outcomes.


• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports with highest quality (e.g., design specifications, test plans, and results for compliance evidence) with a focus on RF and analogue electronic circuits and systems.


• Provide technical support to the Technical Lead (e.g., risk management, input to customer meetings).


• Provide mentoring and feedback to junior engineers, in support of the team's professional growth.


• Proactively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, within and outside the project team.


• Comply with Roke policies effectively.


• Comply with Roke design and development processes.


• Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Key responsibilities:

Desired Technical Leadership qualities:

• Excellent communication and organisation skills.


• Foster the use of industry standards and best practices and safety standards, to ensure compliance, in a collaborative agile delivery.


• Identify and collaborate with all stakeholders.


• Engage with other technical experts.


• Provide guidance to colleagues and stakeholders


• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.