RF Hardware Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer. You'll design and develop high-performance RF systems for defence and aerospace sectors. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, proven RF design experience, and is eligible for UK Security Clearance. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Hybrid working opportunities

Career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing RF systems (amplifiers, filters, transceivers).
• Strong knowledge of RF simulation tools.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (British Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF systems, including transmitters and receivers.
• Support product testing and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

RF design and development

RF simulation tools

PCB design software

Testing and troubleshooting

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.