Senior RF Engineer

Description

Senior RF Engineer

Lead the RF design behind radios that keep aircraft and the ground safely connected, the world over.

This is a Senior RF Engineer role with an established manufacturer, providing technical leadership on mission-critical communications products.

As a Senior RF Engineer you will provide technical leadership across the design, development, test and documentation of communications products and their manufacturing test systems, for an established manufacturer of mission-critical equipment for the aviation and defence sectors. This is a hands-on senior role: you will own RF circuit design from architecture through to detailed design, prototyping and troubleshooting, support hardware integration and test, and act as project technical lead where assigned. You will also mentor the wider design team, bringing others on while keeping quality and standards high. If you are an experienced RF engineer who wants genuine technical ownership of complex, high-stakes products, this is a role with real depth to it.

Job Responsibilities

Carrying out electronic engineering design and development to meet project requirementsLeading RF architectural design and detailed circuit designSupporting PCB specification and layout, and evaluating and troubleshooting prototype PCBsCarrying out and supporting hardware integration and test, including test plan development and executionProducing clear technical documentationParticipating in hardware design, build and other technical reviewsMentoring other members of the engineering design teamActing as project technical lead when assigned that roleEnsuring product quality and maintaining standards across the team

Skills and Experience

To succeed as a Senior RF Engineer you will need:

Significant experience of RF circuit design, simulation, prototyping and developmentExperience across the full product development lifecycleIdeally a 1st or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subjectKnowledge of communications systems equipment specification, design or test, which is an advantageAn understanding of communications modulation techniques, which is an advantageExperience developing compliant products to external standards, including environmental, EMC and safetyExperience delivering complex products to market to customer timescales, and managing project scope to deliver on timePractical experience of analogue and digital electronics and of introducing new products into manufacturingA basic understanding of network technologiesA positive mindset, flexible approach, high aptitude to learn and excellent problem-solving skillsThe ability to obtain and maintain UK Government security clearance

Pay and Benefits

As a Senior RF Engineer you will receive:

A salary of up to 75,000Flexitime on a 37.5-hour week, with core hours between 09:30 and 15:00Enhanced pension scheme, with up to 8% company contribution25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell moreLiberty Days, allowing you to request up to 3 days of annual leave on the dayPrivate healthcare and life assuranceEmployee assistance programme and wellbeing servicesCycle to work scheme, subsidised staff canteen and free on-site parkingFlu vaccinations, long service and retirement awardsStructured training and continuous learning

Ready to apply?

Senior RF roles that combine genuine technical ownership with real influence over the product do not come along often. You would lead the RF design on products that customers around the world depend on, mentor a capable team, and have a respected manufacturer behind you with real support to develop. If you are a Senior RF Engineer ready for that level of ownership, this is one to act on. Apply now.

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