At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of advanced RF and microwave hardware for cutting-edge defence technology.
- Company: Leading defence technology organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: £68 per hour, hybrid working, and exposure to advanced radar technologies.
- Other info: Active SC Clearance required; dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of airborne defence technology in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field; 5+ years in RF circuit design.
The predicted salary is between 68 - 68 £ per hour.
Principal RF Engineer Edinburgh | Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract £68 per hour (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Winsearch is recruiting for an experienced Principal RF Engineer to join a leading defence technology organisation working on the development of next-generation radar and surveillance systems.
This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile programme that will help shape the future of airborne defence technology.
You'll join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing advanced RF solutions, contributing from initial concept through to testing, integration and production support.
The Role As a Principal RF Engineer, you will take a leading technical role in the development of RF and microwave hardware, supporting key projects across the full product lifecycle.
You'll be involved in designing, developing and validating complex RF subsystems while working closely with systems, electronics and test engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for demanding applications.
Key Responsibilities Design and develop RF and microwave subsystems, modules and PCB assemblies.
Support projects throughout the complete hardware lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to integration and production.
Produce high-quality engineering documentation, technical reports and manufacturing data packs.
Plan and carry out verification, validation and test activities.
Support system integration, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
Participate in design reviews and technical governance activities.
Provide technical support to manufacturing teams and external suppliers.
About You You will be an experienced RF Engineer with a strong understanding of microwave engineering principles and proven experience delivering RF solutions within complex engineering environments.
Experience in several of the following areas would be advantageous: RF and microwave subsystem design RF system integration and testing Vector Network Analysers, spectrum analysers and signal generation equipment Microwave simulation and design tools Ga As and Ga N technologies Passive microwave structures Low phase-noise design and measurement Technical report writing and design reviews Product lifecycle management Essential Requirements Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
Minimum of five years' experience in RF circuit design and analysis.
Strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory.
Active SC Clearance.
Sole British National status due to project security requirements.
What's on Offer? £68 per hour, Inside IR35 Initial 12-month contract Hybrid working arrangement with 3 to 4 days per week onsite in Edinburgh Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most advanced defence technology programmes Collaborative environment with exposure to cutting-edge radar and RF technologies If you're an accomplished RF Engineer looking for a technically challenging contract within a world-class engineering environment, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the Winsearch team for a confidential discussion.
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