At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead RF hardware design from concept to validation in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Fast-growing UK engineering firm specialising in advanced RF and communications technology.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, hands-on role, and collaboration with top engineers.
- Other info: Join a team that values innovation and offers strong career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on cutting-edge RF technology in challenging environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in RF design and mixed-signal hardware essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client is a fast-growing UK engineering business developing advanced RF, sensing and communications technology for demanding operational environments.
Based in Bristol, the role operates on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
Candidates must also be eligible for UK SC clearance.
The role As a Principal RF Engineer, you will take ownership of RF and mixed-signal hardware from initial architecture through schematic design, PCB implementation, bring-up and validation.
You will work across the full RF signal chain, including antenna interfaces, amplification, filtering, frequency conversion, signal conditioning and high-speed ADC/DAC integration.
The Principal RF Engineer will also work closely with FPGA, embedded software and signal-processing engineers, ensuring the hardware delivers the required system-level performance.
Typical work will include: RF front-end and signal-chain design Mixed-signal hardware incorporating high-speed ADCs and DACs Multi-layer RF PCB and schematic design RF component selection and integration Hardware bring-up, debugging and optimisation RF performance measurement using VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators and oscilloscopes Integration with FPGA and SDR platforms What they are looking for Our client is looking for an experienced RF engineer who has designed complete RF or mixed-signal boards rather than working solely at system or simulation level.
You should have strong experience with: RF analogue hardware and signal-chain design Mixers, amplifiers, filters, oscillators and gain stages High-speed ADC/DAC integration RF and mixed-signal PCB design using Altium, Ki Cad or similar RF layout, impedance control, grounding, isolation and signal integrity Hardware bring-up and laboratory debugging RF performance metrics including gain, noise figure, bandwidth and dynamic range Experience with SDR, FPGA/Zynq platforms, sensing, electronic warfare, communications or low-SWa P systems would be useful, but is not essential.
Why consider it?
This is a genuinely hands-on Principal RF Engineer position with significant technical ownership.
You will be working on complex RF hardware that needs to operate reliably outside controlled laboratory environments, while remaining close to the design, build and test work.
The company has strong engineering and manufacturing capability in Bristol, with RF, FPGA, embedded and signal-processing engineers working closely together.
The role is hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Bristol, and candidates must be eligible for UK SC clearance.
Reach out to Zac Taylor at IC Resources for more information.
Principal RF Engineer in Bristol employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Join a dynamic and innovative audio AI product company that prioritises employee growth and collaboration in a fully remote environment. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology and a culture of mentorship, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals while contributing to impactful projects that enhance sound experiences globally. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, competitive benefits, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
Contact Details:
Intellectual Capital Resources Recruitment Team
