RF Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK electronics company in Bradford seeks a Senior RF Engineer to work on advanced RF and microwave systems in a hybrid setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in RF design and testing, embracing a collaborative engineering environment. Responsibilities include circuit design, RF testing, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal for engineers passionate about RF technologies across industries like defence, aerospace, and communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in RF design (1GHz-18GHz) with LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, oscillators, and synthesizers.
• Strong understanding of RF system design.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse circuits and subsystems across microwave frequency bands.
• Develop and implement low-noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, and other RF components.
• Conduct RF system architecture and front-end design.

Skills

RF design

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Tools

Keysight ADS

AWR Microwave Office

CST

HFSS

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

RF Engineer - Senior

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Engineer to join a specialist UK electronics company working on advanced RF and microwave systems.The company designs, develops, and delivers high-performance RF solutions across multiple industries, including defence, aerospace, and communications.

This role is ideal for a technically skilled engineer with hands-on experience in RF design, testing, and integration who thrives in a collaborative, high-precision engineering environment.

Main Responsibilities of the RF Engineer - Senior (based in Bradford):

• Design, analyse circuits and subsystems across microwave frequency bands (1GHz-18GHz).
• Develop and implement low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), power amplifiers (PAs), mixers, filters, oscillators, and synthesizers.
• Conduct RF system architecture and front-end design, balancing performance, cost, power, and size.
• Execute RF simulation, modelling, and statistical analysis using industry-standard tools (Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, CST, HFSS).
• Perform RF testing and validation using spectrum analysers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, and noise figure analysers
• Troubleshoot RF issues at component, PCB, and system level and correlate lab measurements with simulations.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure controlled impedance, grounding, shielding, and overall RF performance.
• Support EMC, EMI, and regulatory compliance testing and certification activities.
• Mentor junior RF engineers and contribute to technical design reviews, reports, customer documentation.

Requirements of the RF Engineer - Senior (based in Bradford):

• Proven experience in RF design, 1GHz-18GHz frequency range, with LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, oscillators, and synthesizers.
• Strong understanding of RF system design, linearity, noise figure, intermodulation, and spectral purity.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques.
• RF PCB layout knowledge and experience integrating RF designs into larger mixed-signal or digital systems.
• Proficiency with RF CAD/simulation tools (Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, CST, HFSS).
• Experience with scripting/programming for RF analysis or test automation (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex RF concepts clearly.
• Experience in mentoring or leading RF work packages preferred.
• Understanding of product development lifecycle, cost, risk, and schedule management.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

To apply for this RF Engineer - Senior role based in Bradford, please send your CV to: [e-mail] or call 01582 878 839