Senior RF Design Engineer

Senior RF Design Engineer

Northamptonshire | Up to £70,000 DOE | Hybrid (3 days onsite)



An established engineering company is looking for a Senior RF Design Engineer to join their specialist electronics team. The role involves designing, testing, and supporting advanced RF systems and components used in high-performance communication and signal processing applications.



Responsibilities



* Design RF systems and components including amplifiers, filters, antennas, and converters



* Carry out RF simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototyping



* Troubleshoot and resolve hardware/system issues



* Support manufacturing and participate in formal design reviews



* Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams



Requirements



* 5+ years’ experience in RF design (7+ )



* Strong knowledge of RF simulation tools, PCB design software, and RF components



* Experience with high-power RF amplifiers, LNAs, and antennas



* Good understanding of analogue/digital electronics and EMC principles



* Eligible for UK Security Clearance



Desirable



* Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries



* Familiarity with Altium Designer, AWR Microwave Office, or Ansys HFSS



* Knowledge of MIL-STD or DO-160 testing



Benefits



* Salary up to £70k depending on experience



* Hybrid working (3 days onsite)



* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with a skilled engineering team