Senior RF Engineer

Great Chesterford
3 months ago
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Location: Saffron Walden (CB10)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Job Reference: 35912

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior RF Engineer to take a leading role in the design, development and testing of cutting-edge RF systems and products. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the confidence to communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Please note this role is subject to UK eyes only Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

- Lead the design, development and testing of advanced RF electronics for applications including robotics, autonomous drones, radar systems and IoT sensor platforms

- Create and optimise RF circuits such as amplifiers, filters and frequency synthesisers, ensuring high performance across a range of innovative projects

- Drive product development from initial concept through schematic design, simulation, prototyping, verification and final delivery

- Perform hands-on laboratory work, including measurement, characterisation and troubleshooting using state-of-the-art equipment (spectrum/network analysers, anechoic chambers, etc.)

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate RF subsystems into wider system architectures, contributing technical insight and creative solutions

- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible explanations for non-technical clients and stakeholders

- Contribute to project planning, providing input on feasibility, risk, timescales and technical approach

- Stay up to date with emerging RF technologies, tools and methodologies, helping to drive innovation across ongoing and future projects

Requirements

- Degree-qualified with a strong MEng (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline

- 6+ years' professional experience designing RF-based circuits for applications such as radios, radars or similar high-frequency systems

- Proven ability to develop RF products and modules from concept through to successful design verification, including simulation, prototyping and testing

- Strong microwave, RF and analogue design skills, with hands-on experience in areas such as RF amplifiers, filters and frequency synthesiser design

Highly desirable (but not essential):

- Knowledge of radio and/or radar system architectures

- Experience leading small teams or managing junior engineers

- Competence in digital circuit design

- Exposure to mm-wave design techniques and technologies

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

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