RF Design Manager

3 days ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom IC Resources Full time

The IC Resources team is seeking a seasoned RF Design Manager to spearhead their high-impact projects in the UK defence technology sector. With an attractive salary of £75,000 and up to 21% bonus potential, this role offers outstanding career growth opportunities in technical expertise or people management.

Job Description

As a key member of the dynamic and high-performing team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering complex RF designs across a broad frequency range (30MHz to 30GHz). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing and testing components such as LNA Amplifiers, High Power Amplifiers, filters, oscillators, modulators, and more.

  • Take ownership of work packages, providing day-to-day leadership to drive high performance and team cohesion.
  • Deliver complex RF designs using advanced design tools (like Microwave Office and HFSS) for RF and antenna design, while ensuring robust layout and manufacturing readiness.
  • Lead both the technical and functional aspects of the team, inspiring colleagues and pushing for excellence.

To excel in this role, the successful candidate should bring:

  • A proven track record in RF design at the component level, and hands-on expertise with RF circuit design across a wide frequency spectrum.
  • Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams in a cross-functional environment.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including design for manufacture and test.
  • Practical project management experience that keeps deliverables on track.
Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Career Growth: Outstanding progression opportunities in either technical expertise or people management.
  • Hybrid Work Flexibility: Typically, you'll work three days a week on-site.
  • Financial Rewards: An attractive salary of £75,000, up to 21% bonus potential, and a pension contribution of up to 14%.
  • Enhanced Leave: Supportive policies for maternity, adoption, paternity, and fertility-related leave.
  • Facilities and Perks: Fantastic on-site facilities like subsidised meals and free parking.


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