Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK defence industry is looking for a Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer. The role involves leading RF design projects, offering excellent growth opportunities, and requires strong technical expertise. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including a bonus of up to 21% and outstanding career development.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

On-site amenities including subsidised meals

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in RF circuit design and testing across 30MHz to 30GHz.
• Strong understanding of design principles for digital, analog, and power supplies.
• Proficiency in RF and antenna design tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RF & Antenna Team in designing and delivering complex RF systems.
• Oversee project management to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.
• Provide technical and functional leadership to inspire high-performing teams.

Skills

RF circuit design

Team leadership

Project management

Analog design principles

Digital design principles

Power supply design

Microwave Office

HFSS

Radio transceiver system architecture

Job description

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Location:

west london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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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