Specialist RF business developing NextGen radar and communications components and sub-systems is looking for a contractor for 6 months for a specific project. Info about what the RF Design Engineer A technical role, working with systems engineers to make sure the requirements are being met. You will be doing RF circuit design work, CST simulations, designing PCBs, working with layout engineers, manufacturing, testing, writing test reports and checking against requirements with the test team. Essential Requirements of the RF Design Engineer * Senior level RF design role - you will have good theoretical knowledge of both RF and microwave and be able to simulate electromagnetic simulations. * Significant experience in ADS, AWR or CST electromagnetic simulations. * Experience of high-power amplifiers. * Circuit level design experience – you will be working with a PCB layout engineer. Circuit capture is essential (PADS, KEYCAD, Altium etc). * UHF frequency upwards is fine, the sweet spot is X Band but UHF up to Ka band all is fine * SC Cleared or Clearable, British national, in the UK for the last 5 years. * Willing to travel to Great Yarmouth regularly to support a specific project Desirable Requirements of the RF Design Engineer * Defence industry experience is desirable * Radar, Defence, L Band, S Band, X Band would be nice to have * Any low noise amplifier design experience would be great * Knowledge of MMIC design, CFD simulation (low or high frequency experience is fine) 6 month contract – outside IR35 If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us. April Quest Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003. We take your privacy seriously; our Privacy Policy can be viewed on our website