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+ preferred)
* 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
1. Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries
2. Familiarity with Altium Designer, AWR Microwave Office, or Ansys HFSS