Senior RF Engineer (Defence)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Enfield; Presencial; GBP 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

First Military Recruitment Ltd seeks a Senior RF Engineer (Defence) in North London to lead RF and antenna projects across the product lifecycle. The role is hands-on, covering design, modelling, testing and support through development, verification and manufacture.

You will work with RF/microwave circuits, antenna systems and production processes, delivering high-performance modules while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams in a defence-focused environment.

Qualificações

• Experience in RF / microwave PCB design including schematic development and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of RF components including amplifiers, LNAs, filters, mixers, circulators and PLLs.
• Understanding of RF system design and cascade analysis.
• Experience using RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers and Vector Network Analysers.
• Knowledge of antenna theory, design and testing including array, slotted array and printed antennas.
• Understanding of design for manufacture and production processes such as SMT.
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead RF and antenna development projects, including internal and subcontracted work packages.
• Design, maintain and improve RF circuits, microwave modules and antenna systems.
• Develop technical specifications and oversee verification and validation.
• Support RF module manufacture, fault investigation and root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams, suppliers and customers.
• Maintain RF production testing methods and technical documentation.
• Support product improvements, obsolescence management and design for manufacture.

Conhecimentos

RF PCB design

RF system design

RF test equipment

Antenna theory

Design for manufacture

Technical communication

Problem solving

Ferramentas

Altium PCB Design

Altair RF

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JMB91 - Senior RF Engineer (Defence)

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior RF Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will lead and deliver RF and microwave engineering projects, supporting the development, testing and manufacture of RF modules and antenna systems. This is a hands-on technical role involving design, modelling, testing and supporting products throughout their lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead RF and antenna development projects, including internal and subcontracted work packages.
• Design, maintain and improve RF circuits, microwave modules and antenna systems.
• Develop technical specifications and oversee verification and validation.
• Support RF module manufacture, fault investigation and root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams, suppliers and customers.
• Maintain RF production testing methods and technical documentation.
• Support product improvements, obsolescence management and design for manufacture.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in RF / microwave PCB design, including schematic development and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of RF components including amplifiers, LNAs, filters, mixers, circulators and PLLs.
• Understanding of RF system design and cascade analysis.
• Experience using RF test equipment, including Spectrum Analysers and Vector Network Analysers.
• Knowledge of antenna theory, design and testing, including array, slotted array and printed antennas.
• Understanding of design for manufacture and production processes such as SMT.
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience with Altium PCB Design and Altair RF.
• Background in radar, communications or defence-related technology.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, test automation, EMC or regulatory compliance.

Why Join?

• Work on technically challenging RF and microwave engineering projects.
• Take ownership of significant design and development work packages.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of specialist products and technology.
• Work alongside experienced engineering professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Further develop your expertise across RF design, antenna technology and radar-related applications