RF / Microwave Engineer

Morson Human Resources Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

We have a brand new RF Engineer role in Greater Manchester within our client's multidisciplinary NPI team on a permanent basis. The role suits an engineer who enjoys hands-on work, solving complex problems and seeing their designs become real products.

This position involves designing RF electronics and amplifiers, performing measurements, and supporting production to ensure on-time delivery of robust hardware.

Qualifications

• BSc or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in NPI, product development or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience taking a design from concept to production.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of HF/VHF semiconductors and RF components.
• Understanding of Class C, D and E amplifier operation.
• Experience with high-frequency PCB design techniques and RF layout.
• Experience designing high-power discrete-component matching networks.
• Understanding FCC/CE testing and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design RF electronics and amplifiers from concept through implementation and documentation.
• Deliver RF hardware development, including circuit architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout and BOM.
• Perform RF measurements and characterisation of modules, circuits and components.
• Analyse experimental data and guide design decisions with evidence.
• Troubleshoot existing RF designs and identify improvements.
• Provide hands-on support to production with operators to solve problems.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration

Production liaison

Project management

Hands-on problem solving

RF design experience

Education

BSc or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

RF Engineer

Hybrid Working

Greater Manchester

Circa £50K pa + excellent benefits

We have a brand new role for an RF Engineer / Microwave Engineer, to join our client's multidisciplinary NPI team on a permanent basis.

This role will suit an engineer who enjoys getting hands-on, solving complex problems and seeing their designs become real products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new RF electronics and amplifiersand take designs from concept through implementation, troubleshooting and documentation.
• Deliver complete RF hardware development, including circuit architecture, component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout and BOM creation.

• Perform RF measurements and characterisation of modules, circuits and components.
• Collect accurate, conclusive test data and turn it into clear engineering conclusions and actionable improvements.
• Analyse experimental data and use evidence-based engineering to guide design decisions.
• Troubleshoot existing and legacy RF designs, identifying root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production, collaborating with operators and technicians to solve problems and remove barriers to success.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively to demanding deadlines.

Skills / Experience Required

• BSc or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Practical experience working within an NPI, product development or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience taking an electronic design from concept through development and into production.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with everyone from experienced engineers to non-technical production staff.
• Strong knowledge of HF/VHF semiconductors, RF components and their manufacturers.
• Understanding of Class C, D and E amplifier operation.
• Experience with high-frequency PCB design techniques and RF layout.
• Experience designing high-power discrete-component matching networks.
• Understanding of FCC/CE testing and certification requirements.