Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer - Electronic Warfare
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire (Hybrid)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer to join a confidential, UK-based defence technology organisation specialising in electronic warfare systems. This role sits within a growing and highly capable RF engineering team developing advanced antenna and RF subsystems across HF to SHF frequencies for complex, mission-critical applications.
This position is ideal for an experienced, hands-on RF and antenna engineer who enjoys technical ownership, solving complex electromagnetic challenges, and mentoring junior engineers, while contributing to the development of a strong UK-based R&D capability.
Main Responsibilities of the Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer (Lincoln / Hybrid):
* Design, simulate, and develop RF and microwave antenna systems for electronic warfare applications
* Own antenna and RF design activities from concept through simulation, prototyping, test, and production handover
* Carry out electromagnetic modelling and optimisation using CST, HFSS, Keysight ADS and Microwave Office
* Act as a senior technical contributor on projects, supporting architectural decisions and design reviews
* Collaborate closely with RF, electronics, systems, and mechanical engineers to ensure optimal system integration
* Support development of RF subsystems including filters, amplifiers, switches, and associated control interfaces
* Perform antenna, RF, and EMC testing, correlating lab results with simulation data
* Produce high-quality technical documentation and contribute to internal and customer-facing reviews
* Mentor and technically support junior RF and antenna engineers within the team
* Support proposal activity, requirements definition, and early-stage concept development where required
Requirements of the Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer (Lincoln / Hybrid):
* Proven experience in RF and microwave antenna design for defence, electronic warfare, or other high-reliability environments
* Strong grounding in electromagnetic theory, RF propagation, and antenna performance metrics
* Hands-on experience with CST, HFSS, Keysight Microwave Office and ADS
* Practical experience across simulation, prototyping, measurement, and validation
* Experience contributing to or leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers
* Ability to communicate complex RF concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams
* British passport holder required due to security clearance requirements
Working Pattern & Benefits:
* Full-time, permanent role
* Hybrid working, with regular onsite presence in Lincoln
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic warfare antenna and RF technology
* Technically driven environment with strong long-term career progression
To apply for this Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana:
01582 878 830
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