Radio Frequency Design Engineer

1 week ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Innovate Full time

Job Title: RF Design Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire

Security Clearance: Up to SC level


The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a RF Design Engineer?

We are excited to offer a position for an RF Design Engineer and a Team Lead with strong technical expertise in RF design to contribute to cutting-edge defence projects. As an RF Design Engineer, you will be working on the research, design, and testing of advanced radio-frequency technology. You’ll apply your hands-on expertise to modify and prototype systems as required.


Team Lead position available:

The Team Lead role requires strong leadership skills to manage work packages and provide day-to-day guidance to the team, ensuring the design and delivery of challenging and innovative RF projects.


What are we looking for in our next RF Design Engineer?

  • Proven hands-on experience in RF design and testing across a wide frequency range (e.g., 30MHz to 30GHz), including LNAs, high-power amplifiers, filters, oscillators, synthesizers, and modulators.
  • Experience in RF design for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal).
  • Strong background in digital, analogue, and power supply design.
  • Ability to conduct design validation tests and trials in an onsite laboratory.
  • Proficient in using RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters, and VNAs, with excellent soldering and fault-finding skills.
  • Experience with RF design tools (e.g., Microwave Office), including layout design.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including design for manufacture and testing.


Team Lead:

  • Strong technical expertise in RF design, with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage RF design work packages.
  • Proven leadership skills, capable of guiding a team and driving successful project outcomes.


This really is a fantastic opportunity for a RF Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out

If you are interested in applying for this position you must be eligible for UK security clearance up to SC level.



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