Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK defence industry seeks a Team Lead for its RF & Antenna Team in Stevenage. The role entails leading the design and development of RF systems, requiring expertise in RF circuit design and effective team management. Candidates will enjoy excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, bonus potential, and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic on-site amenities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in RF circuit design across 30MHz to 30GHz.
• Demonstrated leadership in high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of modern radio transceiver architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RF systems.
• Oversee a high-performing team to deliver solutions.
• Manage projects to meet quality, time, and budget.

Skills

RF circuit design

Project management

Team leadership

Technical expertise in RF

Use of RF design tools

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

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04.06.2025

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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 to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual national with British citizenship

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