RF Engineering Lead
Milton Keynes
£65, - £75,
We are currently recruiting for an RF Engineering Lead to join an innovative engineering business delivering advanced technology solutions across aerospace, defence, and space applications. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex RF and microwave development projects while leading a highly skilled engineering team in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.
This role would suit an experienced RF Engineer looking to step into a broader leadership position, or an established RF Lead seeking a new challenge where they can influence both technical direction and team development.
The Opportunity
As RF Engineering Lead, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance RF and microwave systems. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence across projects, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to production, while mentoring and developing a team of RF engineers and technicians.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and manufacturable solutions for highly regulated and mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of RF and microwave circuits, subsystems, and architectures
Define RF system architectures including cascade analysis and link budgets for radar, telemetry, and communications systems
Oversee RF simulation, analysis, and validation activities using tools such as ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, and MATLAB
Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, environmental, and manufacturability requirements
Act as the technical authority for RF engineering across multiple projects
Support design reviews including PDR, CDR, and TRR activities
Collaborate with systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams
Support new product introduction activities and transition into production
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of RF engineers and technicians
Support bids and proposals through technical input, estimation, and risk assessment
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers and external partners
Drive continuous improvement across RF engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
What We Are Looking For
Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
Strong background in RF and microwave engineering including circuit design, simulation, integration, and testing
Experience working within aerospace, defence, space, or other highly regulated industries
Hands-on experience with RF simulation tools and laboratory equipment including VNAs and spectrum analysers
Proven experience leading engineering teams or technical project delivery
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and engineering best practice
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Whats On Offer
Flexible working with hybrid options available
9-day fortnight and half day Fridays
33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
Private healthcare and health cash plan
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Discounts across retail, leisure, and gym memberships
Ongoing training and professional development support
Relocation support available for eligible candidates
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.