Senior RF Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 27 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £65,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | None |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Brackley, NN13 5UQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Expert Employment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2869 |
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
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 percent)
25 days holiday ( buy up to 5 more)
Flexible hybrid work (3 office and 2 WFH)
40 hour week