Senior RF Design Engineer

At Teledyne Microwave UK, part of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics, we design and manufacture cutting‑edge RF & Microwave technology that powers mission‑critical applications across defence, aerospace, communications, and advanced industrial markets. We’re growing — and we’re looking for an accomplished RF Design Engineer to join our world‑class Engineering Team.

Why Teledyne Microwave UK? We are recognised globally for our expertise in RF design, engineering, and innovation. From low‑noise amplifiers to complete RF systems operating from 500 MHz up to 40 GHz, we deliver technology that solves some of the toughest engineering challenges. This is your chance to work on true next‑generation RF solutions — shaping our technology roadmap and influencing future products.

What You’ll Be involved in: As a Senior RF Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of custom RF components and systems, taking concepts all the way through to production. You’ll work on a wide variety of designs, which may include:

• RF & Microwave Systems
• Converters
• Transceivers
• Frequency Measurement Systems
• VCOs & Synthesizers
• Detector Log Video Amplifiers
• Limiters & Switches
• Low Noise Amplifiers

You’ll also:

• Provide technical input across multidisciplinary project teams
• Support Sales & Marketing with customer meetings and technical discussions
• Plan and define product development projects from concept to completion
• Ensure engineering requirements are fully captured and translated into tasks
• Drive adherence to cost, performance, and delivery requirements
• Maintain full visibility of design integrity through structured reviews
• Champion new ideas, innovation, and technical collaboration across the business

What we’re looking for in you: We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong expertise across RF & Microwave Design, ideally up to 40 GHz
• Experience developing complex RF components, sub‑systems, or systems in Defence, Aerospace, or Communications
• Familiarity with 3D EM simulation tools (CST, HFSS)
• Experience using microwave design tools such as AWR or ADS
• Understanding of mechanical considerations for engineering and production transfer
• Knowledge of engineering best practices and processes
• Strong communication skills — able to articulate risks, tasks, and technical considerations clearly
• A collaborative, team‑focused mindset

About Us: Teledyne Microwave UK provides leading-edge RF & Microwave technology to markets that demand extreme reliability and performance. Our mission is simple: Enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure, and better connected. If you want to work on technology that truly makes an impact — this is the place. If you’re an experienced RF Engineer looking to join a forward‑thinking, innovative engineering team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly to learn more about the opportunity.

Due to the nature of the business, the successful candidate must be able to gain full UK security clearance up to SC level.

Company Benefits: Teledyne UK offer a wide range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 6%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Car Scheme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity