Senior RF Engineer

Our client, a leading defence and security firm, is currently seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join their dedicated team on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will have a key role in the development, testing, and support of RF/Microwave modules and antennas. This position is ideal for professionals with expertise in navigation, radar, and radio frequency, as they will provide essential RF/antenna design support across various facets of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively lead antenna and RF equipment development, including internal or sub-contracted work packages
• Maintain and improve antenna and RF designs, addressing obsolescence management
• Oversee the derivation, verification, and validation of requirements and specifications
• Provide technical support to the Supply Chain, Quality, Suppliers, and Customers
• Support external antenna and RF designs and maintain production tests
• Assist in RF module manufacture, respond to technical issues, and conduct trend and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with Engineering Procedures and maintain quality through design and manufacture
• Generate estimates, plan, and manage small work packages
• Ensure adequate documentation is maintained in all tasks
• Complete any other tasks associated with the role

Job Requirements:

• Experience in PCB design at microwave frequencies, including schematic manipulation and layout definition/review
• Expertise in RF component selection, including High Power RF amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, Limiters, Circulators, Filters, Mixers, and Phase Locked Loops
• Proficiency in RF system design (e.g., Cascade Analysis)
• Familiarity with RF test equipment, such as Spectrum Analysers and Vector Network Analysers
• Knowledge of antenna theory, design, and testing of array antennas, including slotted array and printed antennas
• Skills in design for test and manufacture
• Experience in a production environment with a good understanding of processes like SMT
• Self-motivated team player with strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with Altium PCB Design Software
• Experience with Altair RF and antenna design software
• Understanding of radar or closely related applications, such as communications
• Knowledge of digital electronics or power supply design
• Experience of requirements management and/or systems engineering disciplines
• Test automation skills (e.g., using MATLAB or Python)
• Experience with EMC and regulatory compliance (e.g., FCC, ITU, or ETSI requirements)

Employee Health & Safety Compliance:

• Comply with operational instructions and company policies, reporting, and controls
• Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, taking reasonable care for personal health and safety and that of others
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to enable compliance with company duties

If you are a seasoned RF Engineer looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role within the defence and security sector, we encourage you to apply now and become a vital part of our client's innovative team.