Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry seeks a Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer in Exeter. The role involves leading RF system design, providing technical leadership, and managing project timelines. Candidates should have extensive experience in RF circuit design, proficiency with design tools, and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and excellent benefits, including training and career progression.

Benefits

Bonus potential up to 21% of salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic on-site amenities

Career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in RF design from 30MHz to 30GHz.
• Proficient in RF circuit testing and component-level design.
• Strong understanding of transceiver architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of RF systems.
• Inspire and drive high-performing teams.
• Oversee projects to meet budget and quality standards.

Skills

RF circuit design

Leadership

Project management

RF and antenna design tools

Digital and analog design principles

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

Job description

Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer, Exeter

Location: Exeter, 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.

Security Clearance: To work in this role, you must have British citizenship or dual nationality with British citizenship.

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