RF Design Engineer

Job Title

RF Designer

Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Stevenage (relocation package may be available)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site, with flexibility for remote work as needed. Full time or part time options available.

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

• Company bonus: up to £2,500
• Pension: max total contribution up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (plus paternity, neonatal & fertility support)
• Site facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking, etc.

Work on the research, design and testing of cutting‑edge RF technology for integration into complex weapons systems.

• Design, test and prototype RF circuits (30 MHz to 30 GHz) including LNA, HPAs, filters, oscillators, synthesise rs, modulators.
• Adapt designs for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal) and manage on-site lab testing.
• Perform soldering, fault finding and use RF test equipment (spectrum analyser, power meter, VNA).
• Develop digital, analogue and power supply design as needed.
• Use RF design tools such as Microwave Office for layout and simulation.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacture and test.
• Communicate results, problems and solutions clearly through presentations and reports.

• Proven practical RF design and testing experience across a wide frequency range.
• Experience designing RF components for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal).
• Strong practical skills (soldering, fault finding, RF test equipment).
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design.
• Experience with RF design tools such as Microwave Office, including layout.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report‑writing skills.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.