Senior RF Design Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join their innovative RF and Hardware group. This role involves spearheading RF system architecture and design, contributing to both new product development and the support of existing products. You will engage in the full product lifecycle, from requirements gathering to technical support for production. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of RF design experience, with a strong background in amplifiers, filters, and PCB design. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive mission-critical applications in the defence and aviation sectors. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in engineering.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme (3-6% of salary)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy 5 additional holiday days

Hybrid working model (3 days office/2 days home)

Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Life insurance coverage

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in RF design with expertise in amplifiers and filter design.
• Proficiency in PCB design and RF simulation tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF system architecture and design initiatives.
• Perform RF simulation, create schematics, and manage design reviews.

Skills

RF design

PCB design

RF simulation tools

Analog and digital electronics

EMC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence AWR Microwave Office

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Senior RF Design Engineer

Location: Northamptonshire, UK

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours/week)

About

Lynx is representing a leading technology company specialising in advanced systems and solutions for defence and aviation markets. Their engineering team is dedicated to designing and developing world-class products for mission-critical applications.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join the RF and Hardware group, working on both new product development and sustaining existing products across a range of data links and RF systems. You'll be involved in the full product lifecycle from requirements through to support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RF system architecture and design initiatives
• Perform RF simulation and analysis
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard tools
• Scope new systems and technologies for feasibility and product design
• Manage external design houses and resources as needed
• Provide technical support for production and manufacturing
• Lead design reviews and verification processes, mentor junior engineers
• Contribute to department processes and documentation

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 5 years' experience in RF design, expertise in several of the following areas:

• Design of linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200W (GaN/LDMOS)
• RF filter design, Transmitter and receiver design
• LNA, down-converter and up-converter design
• Antenna design
• Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
• EMC experience
• Practical experience with PCB prototype testing and rework
• Proficiency with RF simulation tools and PCB design software

Preferred Experience

• 7+ years in RF design
• Experience with Altium Designer, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS
• Background in military or airborne applications, experience with MIL-STD and DO160 testing
• Electronics experience including switch-mode PSUs, embedded circuitry, and EMC

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience

Benefits Package

• Annual bonus scheme (3-6% of salary)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy 5 additional holiday days
• Hybrid working model (3 days office/2 days home)
• Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Life insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities

Requirements

Must be eligible for UK security clearance (SC) | British citizenship or appropriate right to work