RF Design Engineer

We have a fantastic opportunity for an RF Design engineer to work on the research, design and testing of cutting‑edge radio‑frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems.

Job Title: RF Designer

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Working arrangement: Flexible (hybrid) – blended on‑site and remote, 3-4 days on‑site, can be full time or part time.

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

• Company bonus
  :
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
• Pension
  :
  Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution up to 14%
• Overtime
  : opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexible leave
  :
  Up to 15 additional days
• Flexi working
  :
  Flexible working arrangements welcomed.
• Enhanced parental leave
  : up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Facilities
  : subsidised meals, free car parking, etc.

We need a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for electronic engineering. The role would ideally suit someone comfortable carrying out hands‑on testing and modifications to boards while having a strong background in RF design. You will research, design and test radio‑frequency technology for integration into complex weapons systems, with a focus on practical modifications or rapid prototypes where required.

• Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (30 MHz to 30 GHz) including LNA, HPA, filter, LO, synthesiser, modulator designs.
• RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal).
• Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory.
• Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding and use of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters and VNAs.
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design.
• Experience using RF design tools (eg Microwave Office) including layout.
• Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and report writing skills, able to communicate clearly any problems, solutions or results to the team and customer.

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.