RF Design Engineer – Defence Electronics & Innovation

Roke; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

30 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Healthcare and wellbeing

Job summary

Roke imagines a more secure world. We seek a passionate RF Design Engineer to join our dynamic team working on cutting-edge defence electronics and electromagnetic warfare systems.

You will design, simulate, and test RF and analogue circuits, collaborate with project teams, and contribute to documentation and reviews while supporting the Technical Lead. Hybrid working and security clearance are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with RF performance modelling (e.g., Microwave Office) and PCB layout using Altium.
• Experience designing RF solutions with very low SWaP-C (Size, Weight and Power, and Cost).
• Experience in RF design for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal).
• Experience overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification.
• Experience working with spectrum analysers, vector analysers, power meters, signal generators, filters, switches, receivers, and power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and implement RF and analogue electronic circuits and systems for defence-related projects.
• Conduct hands-on integration, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging to optimise performance.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to enhance project outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports with high quality.
• Provide technical support to the Technical Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

RF Design

Low SWaP-C

Harsh environments

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microwave Office

Altium

Job description

Roke imagines a more secure world. We seek a passionate RF Design Engineer to join our dynamic team working on cutting-edge defence electronics and electromagnetic warfare systems.

You will design, simulate, and test RF and analogue circuits, collaborate with project teams, and contribute to documentation and reviews while supporting the Technical Lead. Hybrid working and security clearance are key aspects of this role.