Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading name in the defence industry as a Team Lead for RF Design in Stevenage. This exciting role combines technical expertise in RF systems with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to guide a talented team in delivering innovative solutions. You'll be at the forefront of designing complex RF systems, utilizing your skills in RF circuit design and project management. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive environment, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic field. If you're passionate about RF design and leadership, this role is for you!

Benefits

Bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

On-site amenities including subsidised meals

Free parking

Career progression opportunities

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in RF circuit design and testing across 30MHz to 30GHz.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex RF systems in the UK defence industry.
• Oversee a high-performing team to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

RF Circuit Design

Leadership

Project Management

Testing at Component Level

Understanding of Digital Design Principles

Understanding of Analog Design Principles

Understanding of Power Supply Design Principles

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

Job description

Job Description

Team Lead - RF Design

SALARY – UP TO £75,000!

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 with British citizenship

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