Senior RF & Hardware Engineer — Long-Wave Radar (Contract)

Experis Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced RF / Hardware Engineer for a contract role in Scotland. This position involves designing and optimizing long-wave radar systems and requires a strong background in RF and mixed-signal design. Ideal candidates should be familiar with various RF test equipment and enjoy solving complex hardware challenges. This role offers a flexible working pattern and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge RF innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven background in RF / analog circuit design, ideally sub‑GHz or long‑wave systems.
• Experience with mixed‑signal electronics, filtering, and impedance matching.
• Some hardware engineering experience (schematic capture, board bring‑up, debugging).
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes).
• Comfortable working independently 1–2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design, development, and optimisation of long-wave radar systems.
• Working across RF front-end design, signal integrity, and mixed-signal hardware.
• Supporting PCB-level design, testing, and integration of sub‑GHz components.
• Collaborating with a focused engineering team on innovative low‑frequency RF solutions.

Skills

RF / analog circuit design

mixed-signal electronics

hardware engineering

RF test equipment

flexible working

Job description

A UK-based technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced RF / Hardware Engineer for a contract role in Scotland. This position involves designing and optimizing long-wave radar systems and requires a strong background in RF and mixed-signal design. Ideal candidates should be familiar with various RF test equipment and enjoy solving complex hardware challenges. This role offers a flexible working pattern and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge RF innovation.