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Location: Saffron Walden (CB10)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
Job Reference: 35912
Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior RF Engineer to take a leading role in the design, development and testing of cutting-edge RF systems and products. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the confidence to communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Please note this role is subject to UK eyes only Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and testing of advanced RF electronics for applications including robotics, autonomous drones, radar systems and IoT sensor platforms
- Create and optimise RF circuits such as amplifiers, filters and frequency synthesisers, ensuring high performance across a range of innovative projects
- Drive product development from initial concept through schematic design, simulation, prototyping, verification and final delivery
- Perform hands-on laboratory work, including measurement, characterisation and troubleshooting using state-of-the-art equipment (spectrum/network analysers, anechoic chambers, etc.)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate RF subsystems into wider system architectures, contributing technical insight and creative solutions
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible explanations for non-technical clients and stakeholders
- Contribute to project planning, providing input on feasibility, risk, timescales and technical approach
- Stay up to date with emerging RF technologies, tools and methodologies, helping to drive innovation across ongoing and future projects
Requirements
- Degree-qualified with a strong MEng (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline
- 6+ years' professional experience designing RF-based circuits for applications such as radios, radars or similar high-frequency systems
- Proven ability to develop RF products and modules from concept through to successful design verification, including simulation, prototyping and testing
- Strong microwave, RF and analogue design skills, with hands-on experience in areas such as RF amplifiers, filters and frequency synthesiser design
Highly desirable (but not essential):
- Knowledge of radio and/or radar system architectures
- Experience leading small teams or managing junior engineers
- Competence in digital circuit design
- Exposure to mm-wave design techniques and technologies
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