Senior RF Design Engineer

Octagon; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Ross-on-Wye is seeking an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer to develop advanced RF amplifier systems for high-performance communication and defence applications. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in RF design and subsystem development, complemented by strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a collaborative working environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF amplifier design, specifically between 20MHz and 6GHz.
• Proficient in engineering design tools and RF test equipment.
• Experience in the full product lifecycle from concept through to production.

Responsibilities

• Design RF amplifiers and subsystems for communication and defence applications.
• Conduct RF measurements and validations.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

RF amplifier design

Schematic capture and simulation

RF measurement techniques

Design software including Altium Designer

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Altium Designer

Microwave Office

Spectrum analysers

Signal generators

Vector network analysers

Power meters

Job description

Overview

As a Senior RF Design Engineer in Herefordshire, you will be responsible for the design, test, and development of advanced amplifier systems and RF subsystems used across high performance communication and defence related applications. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Designing RF amplifiers up to several hundred watts between 20MHz and 6GHz
• Using design tools for schematic capture, simulation, and component creation
• Supporting full product lifecycle from concept through to production handover
• Contributing to the design of filters, switches, receivers, and DC control power supply systems
• Conducting RF measurements such as low large signal gain, power, harmonics, and intermodulation
• Working with USWR monitors and applying robust RF measurement techniques
• This position would suit a highly experienced RF Engineer with a proven track record in amplifier design up to several hundred watts across the frequency range 20MHz to 6GHz, who enjoys taking full ownership of the product lifecycle from concept and simulation through to test and production.
• Proven experience designing RF amplifiers 20MHz to 6GHz
• Expertise with discrete device matching, GaN PIN diode switching, and VSWR monitoring
• Strong knowledge of RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal generators, vector network analysers, and power meters
• Proficiency with design software including Altium Designer, Microwave Office, C, and C++
• Understanding of power limiting, filtering, and DC control power sequencing
• FPGA and microcontroller implementation
• Knowledge of test techniques and ability to carry out validation and characterisation testing

Desirable

• Experience with Pulsonix, Inventor or equivalent CAD tool, and LabVIEW
• Understanding of radio communication TX RX design, datalinks, and digital interfaces
• Familiarity with mechanical and enclosure design

Personal Attributes

• Senior level engineer with a hands on approach and a strong sense of ownership
• Analytical thinker with attention to technical detail
• Excellent communicator and problem solver
• Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment

If you're an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer in Herefordshire with a solid background in amplifier design and subsystem development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering environment developing advanced RF technologies. Interested in finding out more or ready to apply