Senior RF Engineer
Posted 7 hours ago
- Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire
- Contract
- £60 to £70 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Job Title: Senior/Principal RF Engineer
Locations: Luton / Southampton / Bristol / Newcastle / Edinburgh
On-site Requirement: Work from any listed office with 2 days/month in Edinburgh
Security Clearance: UK Eyes Only – Active SC required
Contract:
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Inside IR35: Up to £60-70 p/h
Role Overview:
We are seeking experienced RF/Microwave Engineers ready to take the next step into a senior or principal role, supporting the development of cutting-edge Electronic Countermeasure systems. You’ll be joining a growing engineering team delivering next-generation Electronic Warfare products.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and support the design and verification of complex RF/analogue sub-systems for high-performance, software-defined radio systems.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including antenna, digital hardware, firmware, systems, and software engineering.
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Contribute to requirements definition, estimation, and planning of work packages.
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Provide hands-on RF hardware expertise across transceivers, power amplifiers, and high-speed signal processing circuits.
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Use tools such as SPICE, EM and signal integrity simulators, and Mentor Graphics for circuit design and capture.
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Perform integration and testing of PCB assemblies using advanced RF test equipment and custom setups.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
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RF and analogue design and simulation experience.
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Power amplifier and T/R switch design.
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RF cascade analysis and system-level understanding.
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Experience with EM and large-signal simulation tools.
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Strong knowledge of electronic components and design-for-manufacture practices.
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Proficiency in verification, debugging, and RF lab testing.
Qualifications:
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HND, HNC or degree (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc/PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a relevant STEM field.
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Must hold active SC clearance and be eligible for UK security vetting (UK nationals only)
Locations: Luton / Southampton / Bristol / Newcastle / Edinburgh
On-site Requirement: Work from any listed office with 2 days/month in Edinburgh
Security Clearance: UK Eyes Only – Active SC required
Contract:
*
Inside IR35: Up to £60-70 p/h
Role Overview:
We are seeking experienced RF/Microwave Engineers ready to take the next step into a senior or principal role, supporting the development of cutting-edge Electronic Countermeasure systems. You’ll be joining a growing engineering team delivering next-generation Electronic Warfare products.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Lead and support the design and verification of complex RF/analogue sub-systems for high-performance, software-defined radio systems.
*
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including antenna, digital hardware, firmware, systems, and software engineering.
*
Contribute to requirements definition, estimation, and planning of work packages.
*
Provide hands-on RF hardware expertise across transceivers, power amplifiers, and high-speed signal processing circuits.
*
Use tools such as SPICE, EM and signal integrity simulators, and Mentor Graphics for circuit design and capture.
*
Perform integration and testing of PCB assemblies using advanced RF test equipment and custom setups.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
*
RF and analogue design and simulation experience.
*
Power amplifier and T/R switch design.
*
RF cascade analysis and system-level understanding.
*
Experience with EM and large-signal simulation tools.
*
Strong knowledge of electronic components and design-for-manufacture practices.
*
Proficiency in verification, debugging, and RF lab testing.
Qualifications:
*
HND, HNC or degree (BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc/PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a relevant STEM field.
*
Must hold active SC clearance and be eligible for UK security vetting (UK nationals only)