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Senior RF Design Engineer

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Posted 19 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Towcester, West Northamptonshire NN12, England

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a dynamic RF and Hardware team focused on advanced datalinks and RF systems for defence and aerospace.
  • This permanent role requires five years of experience in RF design and offers a salary with an annual bonus of 3-6%.
  • Key responsibilities include leading RF design, supporting manufacturing, and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Candidates should be proficient in PCB design tools like Altium and have a solid understanding of EMC and RF test equipment.
  • The position offers flexible hybrid work options, 25 days of holiday, and requires British citizenship or the ability to obtain SC clearance.

Join a dynamic RF and Hardware team working across the full lifecycle of advanced datalinks and RF systems for defence and aerospace. This permanent role involves both new product development and sustaining existing products.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead RF design: system architecture, simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout (Altium)

Scope new technologies and manage external design resources

Support manufacturing, test and troubleshoot hardware issues

Conduct design reviews, verify specs, and mentor junior engineers

Collaborate across engineering disciplines and contribute to design documentation

 

Key Skills:
Five years in RF design

Experience with wideband RF amplifiers (e.g. GaN, LDMOS), filters, LNAs, up/down converters
Proficiency in PCB design tools and RF simulation software
Solid understanding of EMC, analog and digital electronics, and RF test equipment
Strong team player with a proactive attitude

Experience with Altium, AWR Microwave Office, or Ansys HFSS
Familiarity with military or airborne applications and standards
Knowledge of SMPS, embedded systems, and DFM or DFT

 

Perks and Benefits:

Annual bonus (3–6%)

25 days holiday ( buy up to 5 more)

5% pension match, life cover

Flexible hybrid work (3 office and 2 WFH)

40-hour week

Eligibility:
Must be a British Citizen or able to obtain SC clearance

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