Senior RF Filter Engineer

IC Resources; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the RF and mmWave sector is seeking a Senior RF Filter Engineer to join their innovative team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to take ownership of complex filter designs, contributing to product development from simulation to production. You will engage in hands-on technical work, collaborate with customers, and support R&D for next-gen filter technologies. Enjoy a hybrid working model and a strong benefits package, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about high-frequency communications and eager to tackle challenging projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Strong pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Annual leave package

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in RF or Communications engineering required.
• Experience in RF/microwave filter design essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate RF/microwave filters and subsystems.
• Collaborate with sales during customer engagement.
• Conduct verification and validation testing.

Skills

RF/microwave filter design

DFM

tolerance/yield analysis

filter simulation tools

hands-on tuning

measurement equipment

environmental testing

Education

Degree in RF, Communications, or related engineering field

Tools

Microwave Office

CST

Job description

Job Description

I’m working exclusively with a long-standing client in the RF and mmWave sector who are looking to appoint a Senior RF Filter Engineer at their facility in Leeds. The company designs and manufactures advanced RF and microwave subsystems used in satellite communications, high-frequency wireless links, and next-gen sensing systems.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex filter and subsystem designs, playing a key role in product development from simulation through to production. Ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, customer collaboration, and contributing to innovation in high-frequency communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for RF/microwave filter and sub-system design, including simulation, prototyping, tuning, and validation.
• Support ongoing R&D into next-generation filter technologies.
• Collaborate with sales and applications teams during customer engagement and quotation phases.
• Produce and review design documentation—test specs, data packs, design logs, compliance matrices, and peer reviews.
• Conduct verification and validation testing, including power handling, temperature tests, and tuning using VNAs.
• Take part in design reviews, contributing to quality, performance, and risk mitigation.
• Provide support for product introduction, manufacturing transfer, and troubleshooting as required.

Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in RF, Communications, or a related engineering field.
• Experience in RF/microwave filter design.
• Strong knowledge of DFM, tolerance/yield analysis, and filter simulation tools (Microwave Office, CST, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with tuning, measurement equipment, and environmental testing.
• Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working from the Leeds office
• Strong pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Annual leave package
• Training and professional development opportunities

This is an ideal position for a Senior RF Filter Engineer who wants to work on technically challenging projects while remaining close to hands-on design and development. If you're an experienced Senior RF Filter Engineer based in or near Leeds, or open to relocating, please reach out to Zac Taylor at IC Resources.