Senior RF Design Engineer

Expert Employment; Helmdon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to join their dynamic RF and Hardware team for a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in RF design and proficiency in PCB design tools and RF simulation software. This position offers a hybrid work model and various perks including an annual bonus and generous holiday policy.

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

• Five years of experience in RF design.
• Solid understanding of EMC, analog and digital electronics, and RF test equipment.
• Familiarity with military or airborne applications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF design, system architecture, simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
• Scope new technologies and manage external design resources.
• Conduct design reviews, verify specs, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

RF design

PCB design tools

RF simulation software

Team player

Proactive attitude

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