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Senior RF Design Engineer

Derby Full-Time 46800 - 78000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)

Job Description

Senior RF Design Engineer

Up to £65,000 + Flexible remote options
Work on cutting-edge RF tech used in defence, security, and aviation
Join a small, dynamic team and influence full product lifecycle
Work with high-power RF systems, advanced simulation tools, and defence-grade components

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a pioneering technology manufacturer operating in the Defence and Security space. Their products play a critical role in supporting infrastructure and frontline operations around the world. With a collaborative engineering culture and a strong pipeline of new product development, they are seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to help shape the next generation of RF communications equipment.

THE BENEFITS:

Up to £65,000 salary
Hybrid working flexibility
Leadership development and technical training programmes
Support for education and certifications
Structured career development
SC clearance or eligibility required

THE SENIOR RF DESIGN ENGINEER ROLE:
As Senior RF Design Engineer, you'll be part of a small and agile team involved in the end-to-end design and development of complex RF systems, including transmitters, receivers, filters, amplifiers, and antennas. You'll drive new product introduction (NPI), lead design reviews, and support production teams, while helping to mentor junior engineers. The work spans multiple high-impact markets, including military-grade secure data links and electronic warfare.

SENIOR RF DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Experience in RF design engineering roles
Design of linear high-power wideband RF amplifiers (e.g. GaN/LDMOS up to 200W)
Knowledge of RF simulation and PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, AWR, HFSS)
Design experience with filters, transmitters, receivers, LNA, converters, antennas
Experience with EMC, test equipment and debugging
Strong cross-disciplinary communication and problem-solving skills

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information, call 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS
RF Design, SC clearance, PCB Design, RF Simulation Software, Radio Frequency, NSD

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Senior RF Design Engineer employer: NSD

Join a pioneering technology manufacturer in the Defence and Security sector, where you will work on cutting-edge RF technology that supports critical operations worldwide. With a collaborative engineering culture, flexible remote options, and a strong focus on employee development through leadership training and structured career pathways, this company offers an exceptional environment for growth and innovation. As part of a small, dynamic team, your contributions will directly influence the future of RF communications equipment, making this an exciting opportunity for meaningful and rewarding employment.