Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sedgefield; Hybrid; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join their innovative team in Sedgefield. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of advanced RF and microwave technologies for telecommunications and defence applications. You will work on exciting projects, from initial concepts to production, utilizing cutting-edge design tools in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about RF engineering and eager to take on greater responsibilities in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous pension contribution (up to 8%)

Long-term incapacity benefit (75% of salary)

Life assurance (4x salary)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree in RF/Communications Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in RF/microwave circuit and system design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF/mmWave sub-circuits for telecommunications.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers for integration.

Skills

RF design tools (Microwave Office, ADS, CST, EMPro)

Circuit and system design

Tolerance analysis

Transceiver design

Education

Degree in RF/Communications Engineering

Tools

Microwave Office

ADS

CST

EMPro

Job description

Job Description

We are working with an industry-leading company that is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join their growing team in Sedgefield. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative RF/mmWave product development, working on a variety of projects from initial design concepts to production. With cutting-edge design tools, a collaborative team of experienced engineers, and in-house manufacturing capabilities, this role offers the chance to thrive in an exciting and dynamic environment.

The company designs and delivers advanced RF and microwave technologies for applications ranging from specialist equipment to large-scale telecommunications and defence systems.

Job Purpose

The role focuses on the design and development of RF and microwave components and systems, ensuring they meet electrical performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior RF Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop RF/mmWave sub-circuits, modules, and systems for telecommunications and defence applications.
• Work on the specification, simulation, and realization of RF elements such as filters, couplers, transmission lines, and synthesizers/multipliers.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to integrate electromechanical concepts into your designs.
• Work with the electronics/PCB design team to create high-frequency PCB layouts and support electronics.
• Analyse system performance, including RF chain line-up and thermal performance, to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation such as design logbooks, technical data packs, and reports.
• Verify and validate designs through testing, preparing test specifications and reliability testing reports.
• Provide support during the introduction of new products into manufacturing, including troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Requirements

To succeed as a Senior RF Engineer, you should have:

• A degree in RF/Communications Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with RF design tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, CST, or EMPro.
• Experience in RF/microwave circuit and system design, including tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability.
• Familiarity with transceiver and high-frequency product design.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous pension contribution (up to 8%).
• Long-term incapacity benefit (75% of salary).
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday purchase scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take on greater responsibility in RF and microwave design while contributing to cutting-edge technologies in telecommunications and defence.

If you’re interested in applying for this position as a Senior RF Engineer, please contact Zac Taylor at IC Resources for more information.