Senior RF Design Engineer
📍 Northamptonshire | 💰 Up to £70,000 | 🏠Hybrid (3 days onsite)
An established technology innovator is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join their specialist engineering team. The role focuses on creating advanced RF solutions for secure communications and high-performance applications across defence, aerospace, and other critical sectors.
What You’ll Do
* Lead RF system and component design, including amplifiers, filters, antennas, and frequency converters
* Perform RF simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, and prototype validation
* Resolve complex hardware and system-level issues
* Support manufacturing, integration, and formal design reviews
* Mentor less experienced engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
What You’ll Bring
* 5+ years in RF design (7+ preferred)
* Strong expertise in RF components, simulation tools, and PCB design
* Experience with high-power RF amplifiers, LNAs, and antennas
* Solid understanding of analogue/digital electronics and EMC principles
* UK citizenship or eligibility for Security Clearance
Nice to Have
* Experience in military or aerospace product development
* Familiarity with Altium Designer, AWR Microwave Office, or Ansys HFSS
* Knowledge of MIL-STD or DO-160 test procedures
Why You Should Apply
This is an opportunity to shape next-generation RF technology in a collaborative, highly skilled team. You’ll enjoy a competitive package, hybrid working, and the chance to work on projects with real-world impact.