RF Engineering Lead

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Milton Keynes, UKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition :
JR101348
** Position Summary
** We are seeking an experienced and driven RF Engineering Lead to join our Engineering team. This role is pivotal in leading the design, development, and delivery of high-performance RF and microwave systems for aerospace, defence, and space applications. You will combine deep technical expertise with leadership responsibility, guiding a team of RF engineers while ensuring robust, innovative, and manufacturable solutions are delivered across the full product lifecycle.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead the design and development of advanced RF circuits, subsystems, and system architectures.
* Define RF system architectures including cascade analysis and link budgets for radar, telemetry, and communication systems.
* Oversee simulation and validation activities using industry-standard tools (e.g. ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, MATLAB).
* Ensure RF designs meet requirements for performance, manufacturability, reliability, and environmental constraints.
* Act as technical authority for RF engineering across projects, supporting design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR).
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering.
* Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth transition from design to production.
* Lead and line-manage a team of RF engineers and technicians, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
* Contribute to bid and proposal activities through technical input, estimation, and risk assessment.
* Engage with customers and external partners to understand requirements and maintain strong technical relationships.
* Drive continuous improvement in RF design methodologies, tools, and engineering practices.
** Required Qualifications & Experience
*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
* Extensive experience in RF and microwave engineering, including circuit design, simulation, and system integration.
* Proven experience delivering RF engineering projects within aerospace, defence, or similar high-reliability industries.
* Strong hands-on experience with RF simulation tools and laboratory test equipment (e.g. VNAs, spectrum analysers).
* Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing engineering activities.
* Familiarity with product development life cycles and regulated industry standards.
** Skills & Competencies**
* ** Technical:
** RF system design, electromagnetic simulation, circuit optimisation, RF testing and measurement, design for manufacturability.
* ** Strategic:
** Ability to align engineering solutions with business and customer objectives, manage technical risk, and support long-term product roadmaps.
* ** Interpersonal:
** Strong communication skills, effective cross-functional collaboration, ability to influence stakeholders and customers.
* ** Leadership:
** Team development, mentoring, performance management, ownership of technical delivery, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
** Other Requirements
*** You must be eligible for full security clearance.
** What We Can Offer You
*** Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
* Private healthcare
* Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
* Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
* Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
* Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
* Reward and recognition platform
* Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
* Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
* Support for further training and education
* Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner…