RF Design Engineer - Hands-on Defence Tech

Anson McCade Pty; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty in Stevenage, UK is seeking an RF Design Engineer to support the development of advanced electronic technologies for complex defence systems. This hands-on role covers research, design, development and testing of RF electronics with exposure to cutting-edge defence hardware.

You will design RF circuits, work with amplifiers, filters, oscillators and synthesizers, prototype fast, perform lab testing and verification, assist PCB design and RF layout, and produce technical

Qualifications

• Experience in RF Electronics Design or RF Circuit Design.
• Practical experience designing and testing RF circuits at component level.
• Knowledge of RF components, analogue electronics and circuit design.
• Experience using RF test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analysers and power meters.
• Familiarity with RF design and simulation tools, ideally Microwave Office.
• Understanding of PCB layout, manufacturing and design for test.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF circuits and electronic hardware across a range of frequencies.
• Work on RF components including amplifiers, filters, oscillators and synthesisers.
• Develop and modify RF circuit designs, supporting rapid prototyping where required.
• Undertake hands‑on laboratory testing, fault‑finding and design verification.
• Support PCB design, RF layout and hardware integration.
• Investigate RF performance issues and implement design improvements.
• Produce technical documentation and support design reviews.

Skills

RF circuit design

Analog electronics

PCB layout

RF test equipment

Microwave theory

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analysers

Power meters

Microwave Office

Job description

Anson McCade Pty in Stevenage, UK is seeking an RF Design Engineer to support the development of advanced electronic technologies for complex defence systems. This hands-on role covers research, design, development and testing of RF electronics with exposure to cutting-edge defence hardware.

You will design RF circuits, work with amplifiers, filters, oscillators and synthesizers, prototype fast, perform lab testing and verification, assist PCB design and RF layout, and produce technical