£65000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Stevenage , Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

RF Design Engineer
Location: Stevenage (Hybrid - 3-4 days on-site per week)
Salary: Up to £65,000

Are you an experienced RF Design Engineer looking for a hands-on, technically challenging opportunity within a world-class defence engineering environment? This is your chance to work on innovative radio-frequency systems that push the boundaries of modern technology ands performance.

The Role

As an RF Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, testing, and integration of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (30 MHz - 30 GHz). You'll apply your expertise in RF component design, prototyping, and fault-finding to develop robust, high-performance electronic systems for use in demanding operational environments.

You'll have the opportunity to perform hands-on design proving and trials, working within a dedicated RF laboratory to validate and refine solutions through practical experimentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and test RF circuits including LNAs, HPAs, filters, oscillators, and modulators.
• Conduct functional proving and environmental testing (EMC, vibration, thermal).
• Perform rapid prototyping, soldering, and hands-on board modifications.
• Use RF design tools (e.g. Microwave Office) for simulation and layout.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure design integrity.
• Apply design-for-manufacture and design-for-test principles throughout the lifecycle.

• Proven RF design and testing experience across wide frequency ranges.
• Strong practical lab-based skills (fault-finding, soldering, use of VNAs, spectrum analysers, power meters).
• Good understanding of analogue, digital, and power supply design.
• Experience with RF simulation and design tools such as Microwave Office.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and test environments for high-reliability systems.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary plus annual company bonus (up to £2,500).
• Excellent pension scheme (up to 14% total contribution).
• Flexible working options including part-time or hybrid arrangements.
• Opportunity for paid overtime and additional flexi leave.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, subsidised meals, and free on-site parking