Senior RF Design Engineer

Expert Employment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an RF Design Engineer to lead designs across advanced datalinks and RF systems. The role includes managing product development and mentoring junior engineers in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have over five years of RF design experience, strong PCB design skills, and proficiency with RF simulation tools. Competitive benefits including a 36% annual bonus and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus (36 percent)

25 days holiday (buy up to 5 more)

Flexible hybrid work (3 office and 2 WFH)

40 hour week

Qualifications

• 5+ years in RF design with a focus on advanced datalinks.
• Experience with wideband RF amplifiers.
• Proficient in PCB design tools and RF simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF design, system architecture, and PCB layout.
• Scope new technologies and manage design resources.
• Support manufacturing and troubleshoot hardware issues.

Skills

RF design

PCB design

EMC knowledge

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Experience with Altium

Experience with AWR Microwave Office

Experience with Ansys HFSS

Tools

Altium

AWR Microwave Office

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Join a dynamic RF and Hardware team working across the full lifecycle of advanced datalinks and RF systems for defence and aerospace. This permanent role involves both new product development and sustaining existing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RF design, system architecture, simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout (Altium)
• Scope new technologies and manage external design resources
• Support manufacturing, test and troubleshoot hardware issues
• Conduct design reviews, verify specs, and mentor junior engineers
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and contribute to design documentation

Key Skills

• Five years in RF design
• Experience with wideband RF amplifiers
• Proficiency in PCB design tools and RF simulation software
• Solid understanding of EMC, analog and digital electronics, and RF test equipment
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude
• Experience with Altium, AWR Microwave Office, or Ansys HFSS
• Familiarity with military or airborne applications and standards
• Knowledge of SMPS, embedded systems, and DFM or DFT

Perks and Benefits

• Annual bonus (36 percent)
• 25 days holiday ( buy up to 5 more)
• Flexible hybrid work (3 office and 2 WFH)
• 40 hour week