Senior RF Engineer – Defence Subsystems (Contract)

Morson Human Resources Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Principal RF Engineer to support defence technology developments in Edinburgh. You will work across the full hardware lifecycle from concept to production, delivering RF/microwave solutions with safety-critical applications.

The role requires 5+ years in RF design, a related degree, and hands-on lab skills with VNA, spectrum analyzers and signal generators, plus GaAs/GaN MMICs experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in RF/microwave circuit design.
• Strong understanding of microwave theory and electromagnetic principles.
• Experience with RF system integration and lab equipment (VNA, spectrum analysers, signal generators).
• Knowledge of microwave design tools, passive microwave structures and GaAs/GaN MMICs.
• Experience with design reviews, lifecycle management and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF/microwave subsystems, PCBs and modules.
• Support the full hardware lifecycle, from concept through to production.
• Carry out RF testing, integration and design verification.
• Produce manufacturing data packs, technical documentation and design reviews.
• Work closely with systems, electronics and test engineers to solve complex integration challenges.

Skills

RF design

Microwave design

VNA

MMICs GaAs/GaN

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

VNA

Spectrum analyser

Job description

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Principal RF Engineer to support defence technology developments in Edinburgh. You will work across the full hardware lifecycle from concept to production, delivering RF/microwave solutions with safety-critical applications.

The role requires 5+ years in RF design, a related degree, and hands-on lab skills with VNA, spectrum analyzers and signal generators, plus GaAs/GaN MMICs experience.