Job Description
Job Title: Senior RF Design Engineer
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Clearance: Must be eligible for security clearance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Design Engineer in Fareham, Hampshire to join a high-performing technical team specialising in the design and development of RF amplifiers and subsystems.
We're looking for an experienced RF Design Engineer with a proven track record in RF / Microwave design from DC - 10GHz who enjoys taking full ownership of the product lifecycle from concept and simulation through to test and production.
The Role
As a Senior RF Design Engineer in Fareham, Hampshire, you will be responsible for the design, test, and development of advanced amplifier systems and RF subsystems used across high-performance communication and defence-related applications.
Your responsibilities will include:
• RF design experience from DC to 10GHz
• Using design tools for schematic capture, simulation, and component creation
• Supporting full product lifecycle from concept through to production handover
• Conducting RF measurements such as low and large signal gain, power, harmonics, and intermodulation
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including test, electronics, and mechanical specialists
Skills & Experience
Essential:
• Proven experience designing RF / electronic circuits.
• Strong knowledge of RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal generators, vector network analysers, and power meters
• Proficiency with design software, including Altium Designer, Microwave Office, C, and C++
• Knowledge of test techniques and ability to carry out validation and characterisation testing
If you’re an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer in Fareham, Hampshire with a solid background in RF design and subsystem development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering environment developing advanced RF technologies.