Senior RF Electronics Engineer

Holt Executive; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Executive in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior RF Electronics Engineer to join an innovative team delivering advanced RF and electronic systems across challenging applications. You will take RF products from concept through prototyping, testing and verification, and collaborate with specialists while communicating complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

The role is permanent and requires UK SC Clearance eligibility, with ongoing training and

Qualifications

• A degree or MEng in Electronic Engineering, RF Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of post-graduate experience designing RF-based circuits and systems.
• Proven experience developing RF products or modules from concept through to design verification.
• Strong microwave, RF and analogue design and simulation skills.
• Experience with RF amplifier, filter and frequency synthesiser design.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test RF and analogue electronic circuits and systems.
• Take RF products and modules from initial concept through prototyping, development and design verification.
• Perform RF, microwave and analogue circuit design and simulation.
• Contribute to the design of RF amplifiers, filters, frequency synthesisers and associated circuitry.
• Develop innovative technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support laboratory testing, debugging and performance optimisation using advanced RF test and measurement equipment.
• Contribute to technical reviews and communicate engineering decisions and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of engineering processes and technical approaches.

Skills

RF Electronics

Analog design

Microwave design

RF Amplifier design

Frequency synthesiser design

RF test & measurement

Education

MEng in Electronic Engineering or related

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior RF Electronics Engineer to join an innovative engineering team working on the development of advanced RF and electronic systems across a range of technically challenging applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across different technologies and projects, taking new concepts from initial design through to prototyping, testing and successful verification.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, contributing to the design, development and testing of new RF-based systems and products. The role also offers the opportunity to engage directly with customers and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Applicants for this role must hold, or be eligible to hold, UK SC Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test RF and analogue electronic circuits and systems.
• Take RF products and modules from initial concept through prototyping, development and design verification.
• Perform RF, microwave and analogue circuit design and simulation.
• Contribute to the design of RF amplifiers, filters, frequency synthesisers and associated circuitry.
• Develop innovative technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support laboratory testing, debugging and performance optimisation using advanced RF test and measurement equipment.
• Contribute to technical reviews and communicate engineering decisions and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of engineering processes and technical approaches.

About You

You will ideally have:

• A degree or MEng in Electronic Engineering, RF Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of post-graduate experience designing RF-based circuits and systems.
• Proven experience developing RF products or modules from concept through to design verification.
• Strong microwave, RF and analogue design and simulation skills.
• Experience with RF amplifier, filter and frequency synthesiser design.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with radio and/or radar systems.
• Experience with open architecture standards such as OpenCPI, STICS or SOSA.
• Team leadership or line management experience.
• Digital circuit design experience.
• Experience working at mmWave frequencies.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise.
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging engineering projects.
• Access to advanced electronics, RF test and measurement facilities.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression across technical, commercial and leadership pathways.
• Permanent position with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to innovative RF technology development.