RF Design Engineer - Flexible, Impactful Defence Tech

Matchtech Group; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Performance-related bonus

Professional development academy

Private medical cover

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Radio Frequency Design Engineer to join its Global Services team in Romsey, UK, designing, developing and testing RF and analogue electronics for defence, electromagnetic warfare, positioning and timing applications.

The role involves design, simulation, hands‑on RF testing, troubleshooting and design certification activities, plus mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to improve engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience in RF design, RF testing, and RF performance modelling.
• Strong knowledge of RF/analogue circuit design, simulation and PCB layout.
• Proficiency with Microwave Office and Altium.
• Experience designing compact, low-size, weight and power solutions.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC, vibration and thermal considerations for harsh environments.
• Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, vector analysers, power meters and signal generators.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and implement RF and analogue circuits and systems.
• Conduct RF testing, integration, troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Develop wideband solutions from LF to X-band for LNA, receivers and high-power amplifiers.
• Prepare design specs, test plans and compliance evidence.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical support to leads and engineers.
• Support transition of development hardware into production, including environmental and qualification testing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and drive process improvements.

Skills

RF design

RF testing

PCB layout

RF simulation

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microwave Office

Altium

Vector Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Power Meter

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Radio Frequency Design Engineer to join its Global Services team in Romsey, UK, designing, developing and testing RF and analogue electronics for defence, electromagnetic warfare, positioning and timing applications.

The role involves design, simulation, hands‑on RF testing, troubleshooting and design certification activities, plus mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to improve engineering processes.