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
* 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