Lead RF Design Engineer

Lead RF Design Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
P

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and test RF circuits, antennas, and wireless communication systems.
  • Company: Join a leading firm focused on innovative RF design and engineering solutions.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave plus private healthcare and a generous pension scheme.
  • Other info: Experience with RF simulation software like ADS and MATLAB is essential.
  • Why this job: Be part of a team that values hands-on innovation and career development.
  • Qualifications: Degree in electronic engineering required; UK SC security clearance needed.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Technical Skills

  • RF Circuit Design and Testing
    • Designing and simulating RF circuits (amplifiers, oscillators, mixers).
    • Experience with PCB layout for high-frequency signals.
    • Hands-on testing with spectrum analysers, network analysers, signal generators.
  • Antenna Design and Measurement
    • Designing, simulating, and optimizing antennas.
    • Conducting antenna pattern measurements and gain tests.
  • Wireless Communication Systems
    • Working with protocols and standards (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, 5G, etc.).
    • Familiarity with modulation schemes and multiplexing techniques.
    • RF simulation software (ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB) for circuit/antenna/system design.
  • Good experience within wider digital electronics and embedded systems engineering fields.
  • Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product release including demonstrable experience of delivering your designs into service/mass production.
  • Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UK, EU and US and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable explaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience.

Qualities

  • Someone not afraid to be ‘Hands-on’ and work with the team to work through challenges from first principles on the bench.
  • Energy and enthusiasm to take on unfamiliar challenges, coupled with the ability to innovate and think freely.
  • Enthusiasm to help build the careers of our less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified – a good degree in electronic engineering or a related subject.
  • The ability to gain UK SC security clearance if not already acquired (in practice, this requires sole UK nationality).

Benefits

  • Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
  • Generous company pension scheme.
  • Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives.
  • Annual performance-based bonus.
  • PA share ownership.
  • Tax-efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Reasonable Adjustments

Adjustments or accommodations – If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us at recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.

Lead RF Design Engineer employer: PA Consulting

At PA Consulting, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while providing ample opportunities for professional growth, including exposure to leading cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Join us in the UK, where your contributions will directly impact our client-centric solutions and be part of a team that values continuous improvement and diverse perspectives.

P

Contact Details:

PA Consulting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead RF Design Engineer

RF Circuit Design
PCB Layout for High-Frequency Signals
Spectrum Analysers
Network Analysers
Signal Generators
Antenna Design and Measurement
Wireless Communication Systems