RF Electronic Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on technically challenging RF designs

Stable and forward-thinking engineering team

Opportunity to influence design decisions

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced RF Electronics Engineer to join a technology-driven client in Bradford. In this role, you will design and optimise RF circuits operating across 6GHz to 18GHz, contributing to projects with a multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will work on complex RF designs, supporting compliance and integration into larger systems. This position offers an opportunity to influence system-level architecture and engage in innovative engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong theoretical grounding in electromagnetics and RF propagation.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as VNAs and spectrum analyzers.
• RF PCB layout knowledge including controlled impedance routing.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and optimise RF circuits and subsystems.
• Develop RF front-end architectures.
• Conduct S-parameter analysis and design for manufacturability.
• Create and execute RF test plans and verification procedures.
• Troubleshoot complex RF issues at various levels.

Skills

Electromagnetics knowledge

RF propagation

Linear RF design skills

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment

Knowledge of wireless standards

Python for RF analysis

Tools

Keysight ADS

AWR Microwave Office

CST

HFSS

Job description

KO2 is working exclusively with a technology-driven client based in Bradford who are looking to strengthen their engineering team with an experienced RF Electronics Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-performance RF designs used in cutting-edge electronic systems. The successful candidate will be joining a medium sized, multidisciplinary engineering team and join at an exciting teams as our client has several new projects due to kick off in early 2026.

The Role

As an RF Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, simulation, testing, and validation of RF circuits and subsystems operating across 6GHz to 18GHz. You’ll play a key role in taking concepts from initial architecture through to production, working closely with PCB layout engineers, system engineers, and external test houses.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and optimise RF circuits and subsystems including LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, oscillators, and synthesisers
• Develop RF front-end architectures and contribute to system-level design decisions
• Perform RF simulation and modelling using industry-standard tools such as Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, CST, and HFSS
• Conduct S-parameter analysis, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability
• Create and execute RF test plans, verification procedures, and acceptance testing
• Troubleshoot complex RF issues at component, PCB, and system level
• Correlate lab measurements with simulation results and drive design improvements
• Support EMC, EMI, and RF compliance, certification testing, and regulatory engagement
• Collaborate closely with PCB layout engineers on controlled impedance routing, grounding, shielding, and stack-up selection
• Integrate RF hardware into larger mixed-signal and digital systems
• Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to design and architecture reviews

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong theoretical grounding in electromagnetics, RF propagation, transmission line theory, and impedance matching
• In-depth knowledge of linearity, noise figure, phase noise, intermodulation, and spectral purity
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, and noise figure analysers
• Skilled in designing transmit RF chains
• RF PCB layout knowledge including controlled impedance routing, grounding strategies, shielding, and isolation
• Experience with multilayer PCB stack-ups and substrates such as FR-4 and Rogers
• Familiarity with wireless standards such as LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
• Working knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for RF analysis and test automation
• Structured approach to documentation, version control, and reporting

Why Apply?

• Work on technically challenging RF designs
• Join a stable and forward-thinking engineering team
• Opportunity to influence system-level architecture and design decisions

Apply today or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information.