Senior RF Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


herefordshire, United Kingdom Octagon Group Full time

Job Title: Senior RF Design Engineer Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: Herefordshire – On-site role Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS clearance and hold nationality from a NATO-aligned country An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Design Engineer in Herefordshire to join a high-performing technical team specialising in the design and development of RF amplifiers and subsystems . This position would suit a highly experienced RF Engineer with a proven track record in amplifier design up to several hundred watts across the frequency range 20MHz to 6GHz , who enjoys taking full ownership of the product lifecycle from concept and simulation through to test and production. The Role As a Senior RF Design Engineer in Herefordshire , you will be responsible for the design, test, and development of advanced amplifier systems and RF subsystems used across high-performance communication and defence-related applications . Your responsibilities will include: • Designing RF amplifiers up to several hundred watts between 20MHz and 6GHz • Using design tools for schematic capture, simulation, and component creation • Supporting full product lifecycle from concept through to production handover • Contributing to the design of filters, switches, receivers, and DC control power supply systems • Conducting RF measurements such as low and large signal gain, power, harmonics, and intermodulation • Working with USWR monitors and applying robust RF measurement techniques • Collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including test, electronics, and mechanical specialists Skills & Experience Essential: • Proven experience designing RF amplifiers 20MHz to 6GHz • Expertise with discrete device matching , GaN PIN diode switching , and VSWR monitoring • Strong knowledge of RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal generators, vector network analysers, and power meters • Proficiency with design software, including Altium Designer , Microwave Office , C , and C++ • Understanding of power limiting , filtering , and DC control power sequencing • FPGA and microcontroller implementation • Knowledge of test techniques and ability to carry out validation and characterisation testing Desirable: • Experience with Pulsonix , Inventor or equivalent CAD tool , and LabVIEW • Understanding of radio communication TX RX design , datalinks , and digital interfaces • Familiarity with mechanical and enclosure design Personal Attributes • Senior-level engineer with a hands-on approach and a strong sense of ownership • Analytical thinker with attention to technical detail • Excellent communicator and problem solver • Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment If you’re an experienced Senior RF Design Engineer in Herefordshire with a solid background in amplifier design and subsystem development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering environment developing advanced RF technologies. Interested in finding out more or ready to apply



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