RF Electronics Engineer

KO2 Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven client based in Bradford seeks an experienced RF Electronics Engineer. The role includes designing, simulating, testing, and validating RF circuits from 6 GHz to 18 GHz. Candidates should have strong knowledge in RF principles, hands-on experience with RF test equipment, and skills in RF PCB layout. This is an excellent chance to join a stable engineering team and influence system-level designs on exciting new projects set to begin in 2026.

Benefits

Work on technically challenging designs

Stable and forward-thinking team

Opportunity for influence on design decisions

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in electromagnetics and RF principles.
• Experience designing RF circuits from 1 GHz to 18 GHz.
• Knowledge of RF compliance and certification testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and optimise RF circuits and subsystems.
• Develop RF front‑end architectures.
• Perform RF simulation using industry-standard tools.

Skills

Electromagnetics

RF propagation

Transmission line theory

Impedance matching

RF circuit design

Experience with RF test equipment

RF PCB layout knowledge

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Tools

Keysight ADS

AWR Microwave Office

CST

HFSS

VNAs

Spectrum analysers

Signal generators

Power meters

Noise figure analysers

Job description

Job Description

RF Electronics Engineer

Location: Bradford

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE

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 joining at an exciting time 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 6 GHz to 18 GHz. 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 synthesizers
• 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
• Proven experience designing RF circuits across microwave frequency bands (1 GHz‑18 GHz)
• 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.