Senior RF Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Full Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2025 |
| Location: | Towcester, NN12 6PF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Expert Employment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2350 |
Summary
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