Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK defence industry is seeking a Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer based in Cardiff. You will lead the RF & Antenna Team, overseeing complex RF systems development while inspiring a high-performing team. This role offers opportunities for technical and leadership progression within a collaborative environment, alongside numerous perks such as bonus potential and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity up to 21%

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

On-site amenities including subsidised meals

Career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in RF circuit design and testing from 30MHz to 30GHz.
• Proficient with RF and antenna design tools.
• Strong understanding of modern radio transceiver system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RF systems for the UK defence industry.
• Drive high-performing teams delivering innovative solutions.
• Oversee projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Technical Leadership

RF Circuit Design

Project Management

Analog Design Principles

Digital Design Principles

Power Supply Design

RF Design Tools

Radio Transceiver Architecture

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

Job description

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Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer, Cardiff

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Location – Stevenage

What we can offer you:

• Bonus: Opportunity to earn up to 21% of your base salary as a bonus.
• Pension: Combined employer and employee contributions of up to 14%.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility-related support.
• Facilities: Enjoy fantastic on-site amenities, including subsidised meals, free parking, and more.
• Training and Development: Access to excellent career progression, training, and development opportunities to support your growth.

The role:

The Team Lead for the RF & Antenna Team will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of complex RF systems within the UK defence industry. This role combines technical expertise in RF design (30MHz to 30GHz) with leadership and project management, overseeing a high-performing team to deliver innovative solutions on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The position offers career progression in both technical and leadership pathways.

What we want from you:

• Provide both technical and functional leadership, inspiring and driving high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience in RF circuit design and testing at the component level across a broad frequency range (30MHz to 30GHz), including LNAs, high-power amplifiers, filters, oscillators, synthesizers, and modulators.
• Strong understanding of digital, analog, and power supply design principles.
• Proficient in using RF and antenna design tools (e.g., Microwave Office, HFSS) for design and layout.
• Extensive knowledge of modern radio transceiver system architecture and design.

For Security Clearance reasons, you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

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