Senior RF Design Engineer

Platform Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Impactful projects

Job summary

A leading technology innovator is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to develop advanced RF solutions for secure communications across critical sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of RF design experience, strong expertise with RF components, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This full-time position offers a competitive package and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in RF design, 7+ preferred.
• Strong expertise in RF components and simulation tools.
• Experience with high-power RF amplifiers and antennas.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF system and component design.
• Perform RF simulation and prototype validation.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

RF component design

RF simulation tools

PCB design

Analogue/digital electronics

EMC principles

Tools

Altium Designer

AWR Microwave Office

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Overview

An established technology innovator is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join their specialist engineering team. The role focuses on creating advanced RF solutions for secure communications and high-performance applications across defence, aerospace, and other critical sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Lead RF system and component design, including amplifiers, filters, antennas, and frequency converters
• Perform RF simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototype validation
• Resolve complex hardware and system-level issues
• Support manufacturing, integration, and formal design reviews
• Mentor less experienced engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years in RF design (7+ preferred)
• Strong expertise in RF components, simulation tools, and PCB design
• Experience with high-power RF amplifiers, LNAs, and antennas
• Solid understanding of analogue/digital electronics and EMC principles
• UK citizenship or eligibility for Security Clearance

Nice to Have

• Experience in military or aerospace product development
• Familiarity with Altium Designer, AWR Microwave Office, or Ansys HFSS
• Knowledge of MIL-STD or DO-160 test procedures

Why You Should Apply

This is an opportunity to shape next-generation RF technology in a collaborative, highly skilled team. You’ll enjoy a competitive package, hybrid working, and the chance to work on projects with real-world impact.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing