RF Hardware Design Engineer

Expert Employment; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering company in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer to design and develop high-performance RF systems used in defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sectors. The role requires proven RF design skills, experience with simulation tools like Altium, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in RF design and development (amplifiers, filters, or transceivers).
• Strong knowledge of RF simulation tools and PCB design software.
• Practical experience testing and troubleshooting prototypes.
• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF systems, including transmitters, receivers, filters, and amplifiers.
• Work on schematic capture, PCB layout, and RF simulation.
• Support product testing, troubleshooting, and design verification.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Skills

RF design and development

RF simulation tools

Testing and troubleshooting prototypes

Education

Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer to join a leading technology and engineering company specialising in advanced communication and defence systems. You will play a key role in designing and developing high-performance RF systems used across defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF systems, including transmitters, receivers, filters, and amplifiers.
• Work on schematic capture, PCB layout, and RF simulation (Altium and similar tools).
• Support product testing, troubleshooting, and design verification.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Key Skills

• Proven experience in RF design and development (amplifiers, filters, or transceivers).
• Strong knowledge of RF simulation tools and PCB design software.
• Practical experience testing and troubleshooting prototypes.
• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Citizenship required).

Why Join

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid working and career development opportunities.
• Work on cutting-edge technology that supports national security and innovation.