RF Design Engineer

Job Title

RF Designer

Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Stevenage (Relocation package may be offered)

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on‑site and remote working. Typically the role requires 3‑4 days on‑site per week due to workload classification. This role can be full‑time or part‑time, with flexible arrangements to meet your needs.

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

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (performance‑based)
• Pension:
  Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working arrangements welcomed
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal and fertility treatments.
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more

We're looking for an RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting‑edge defence products. Responsibilities include research, design and testing of radio‑frequency technology for integration into complex weapons systems, with hands‑on modifications or rapid prototyping as required. The role prefers a team player with initiative, passion for electronic engineering and comfort with board testing and modification.

• Proven practical RF component‑level design and testing across 30 MHz‑30 GHz, including LNA, high‑power amplifiers, filters, LO/synthesiser, modulator design, etc.
• RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)
• Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the on‑site laboratory
• Excellent soldering, fault‑finding and use of RF test equipment (spectrum analysers, power meters, VNAs)
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power‑supply design
• Experience using RF design tools (e.g., Microwave Office) and layout
• Comfortable with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test
• Strong communication, presentation and report‑writing skills, able to convey problems, solutions and results to team and customer

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to protecting the UK’s armed forces. Our diversity initiatives include gender equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, ethnic diversity, neurodiversity and disability. We encourage all applicants to discuss any support or adjustments needed during the recruitment process.