RF Engineering Lead

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working with hybrid options

33 days holiday

Private healthcare and health cash plan

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Professional development support

Job summary

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists is seeking an RF Engineering Lead in Milton Keynes to take charge of complex RF development projects. This leadership role involves mentoring a skilled team while ensuring technical excellence in high-performance RF systems.

The position requires a degree in Electronic Engineering with a strong RF background. Flexible hybrid working and substantial benefits are offered, along with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of RF simulation and testing.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, or regulated industries.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of RF and microwave circuits.
• Define RF system architectures for various applications.
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers.

Skills

RF and microwave engineering

Circuit design

Simulation tools

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ADS

AWR

HFSS

CST

MATLAB

VNAs

Spectrum analysers

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an RF Engineering Lead to join an innovative engineering business delivering advanced technology solutions across aerospace, defence, and space applications. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex RF and microwave development projects while leading a highly skilled engineering team in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.

This role would suit an experienced RF Engineer looking to step into a broader leadership position, or an established RF Lead seeking a new challenge where they can influence both technical direction and team development.

The Opportunity

As RF Engineering Lead, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance RF and microwave systems. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence across projects, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to production, while mentoring and developing a team of RF engineers and technicians.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and manufacturable solutions for highly regulated and mission‑critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RF and microwave circuits, subsystems, and architectures
• Define RF system architectures including cascade analysis and link budgets for radar, telemetry, and communications systems
• Oversee RF simulation, analysis, and validation activities using tools such as ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, and MATLAB
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, environmental, and manufacturability requirements
• Act as the technical authority for RF engineering across multiple projects
• Support design reviews including PDR, CDR, and TRR activities
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams
• Support new product introduction activities and transition into production
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of RF engineers and technicians
• Support bids and proposals through technical input, estimation, and risk assessment
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers and external partners
• Drive continuous improvement across RF engineering processes, tools, and methodologies

What We Are Looking For

• Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong background in RF and microwave engineering including circuit design, simulation, integration, and testing
• Experience working within aerospace, defence, space, or other highly regulated industries
• Hands‑on experience with RF simulation tools and laboratory equipment including VNAs and spectrum analysers
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or technical project delivery
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and engineering best practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s On Offer

• Flexible working with hybrid options available
• 9‑day fortnight and half day Fridays
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Private healthcare and health cash plan
• Pension scheme with employer contributionsEmployee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Discounts across retail, leisure, and gym memberships
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.