Senior RF Engineer

Carbon 60, Inc.; Enfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60, Inc. seeks a Senior RF Engineer to own RF and microwave work packages across module development, antenna design, testing and production support for advanced engineering products.

You will lead development of RF modules and antenna systems with internal teams and external partners. This hands-on role combines technical leadership with deep RF problem-solving across the full product lifecycle, from requirements and design through to manufacture and in-service support, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong experience in microwave PCB design and layout review.
• Deep knowledge of RF components such as HPAs, LNAs, limiters, circulators, filters, mixers and PLLs.
• Experience with RF system design and cascade analysis across the product lifecycle.
• Hands-on use of RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers etc.).
• Strong understanding of antenna theory, design and test including array, slotted and printed antennas.
• Design for testability and manufacturability with production support experience (SMT environments).
• Self-motivated team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of RF modules and antenna systems with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain and improve existing RF designs, including obsolescence management.
• Derive and verify RF/antenna requirements and specifications.
• Provide RF/antenna expertise to Supply Chain, Quality, Suppliers and Customers.
• Support external RF/antenna designs and maintain production test solutions.
• Support RF module manufacture with trend analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Ensure engineering procedures and quality standards are applied consistently.
• Estimate, plan and manage small technical work packages.
• Produce and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation.

Skills

PCB design (microwave)

RF components

RF system design & cascade analysis

RF test equipment

Antenna theory & design

DFT/manufacturing support

Communication skills

Tools

Altium

Altair RF

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Senior RF Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Senior RF Engineer to take ownership of critical RF and microwave work packages, covering module development, antenna design, test, and production support for advanced engineering products.

This is a hands‑on senior role for someone who enjoys technical leadership, deep RF problem‑solving, and working across the full product lifecycle - from requirements and design through to manufacture and in‑service support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the development of RF modules and antenna systems, using internal teams and external partners
• Maintaining and improving existing RF and antenna designs, including obsolescence management
• Deriving, managing, and verifying RF and antenna requirements and specifications
• Providing RF and antenna expertise to Supply Chain, Quality, Suppliers, and Customers
• Supporting external RF/antenna designs and maintaining production test solutions
• Supporting RF module manufacture, including trend analysis and root‑cause investigation
• Ensuring engineering procedures and quality standards are consistently applied
• Estimating, planning, and managing small technical work packages
• Producing and maintaining clear, accurate technical documentation

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Strong experience in PCB design at microwave frequencies, including schematic manipulation and layout review
• In‑depth knowledge of RF components such as HPAs, LNAs, limiters, circulators, filters, mixers, and PLLs
• Experience with RF system design and cascade analysis
• Hands‑on use of RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analysers, etc.)
• Strong understanding of antenna theory, design, and test, including array, slotted, and printed antennas
• Design for testability and manufacturability, with experience supporting production (e.g. SMT environments)
• Self‑motivated team player with strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Altium for PCB design
• Experience using Altair RF and antenna simulation tools
• Background in radar or communications systems
• Knowledge of digital electronics or power supply design
• Experience with requirements management or systems engineering
• Test automation using MATLAB or Python
• Understanding of EMC and regulatory compliance (FCC, ITU, ETSI)