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Senior RF Design Engineer

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Towcester

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GBP 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is searching for a Senior RF Design Engineer to join their innovative RF and Hardware group. This role involves leading the design of advanced RF systems and products, ensuring high performance and reliability for mission-critical applications. You will play a key role in the product lifecycle, from initial design through to production support. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have a passion for RF design and want to contribute to cutting-edge technology in the defence and aviation sectors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

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

Lead RF system architecture and design initiatives.
Manage external design houses and provide technical support.

RF design

PCB design

RF simulation tools

Analog and digital electronics

EMC experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

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

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