Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence industry is seeking a Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer in Nottingham. The successful candidate will lead RF design projects, managing a skilled team to deliver complex systems. Offering strong career progression and a competitive benefits package, including substantial bonuses and pension contributions, this role is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Opportunity for a significant bonus

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

Access to excellent training and development

Fantastic on-site amenities

Qualifications

• Experience in RF circuit design and testing across 30MHz to 30GHz.
• Strong understanding of digital, analog, and power supply principles.
• Experience leading technical teams in a defense setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of RF systems.
• Oversee a high-performing team and ensure quality standards are met.
• Drive innovative solutions on time and within budget.

Skills

RF circuit design

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Design tools proficiency

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

Job description

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Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer, Nottingham

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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

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