Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in the UK defence industry is looking for a Team Lead for the RF & Antenna Team, responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of innovative RF systems. This position requires expertise in RF design and leadership skills to drive team performance. The role also offers excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to earn up to 21% bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced Parental Leave

On-site amenities including subsidised meals and free parking

Career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in RF circuit design and testing across a frequency range of 30MHz to 30GHz.
• Extensive knowledge of modern radio transceiver system architecture.
• British citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of RF systems.
• Drive high-performing teams while ensuring projects meet quality and budget standards.
• Manage project timelines and team performance.

Skills

RF circuit design

Leadership

Project management

RF design tools

Understanding of digital and analog design principles

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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

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