Senior RF Design Engineer

Senior RF Design Engineer

Location: Northamptonshire, UK

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours/week)

About

Lynx is representing a leading technology company specialising in advanced systems and solutions for defence and aviation markets. Their engineering team is dedicated to designing and developing world-class products for mission-critical applications.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join the RF and Hardware group, working on both new product development and sustaining existing products across a range of data links and RF systems. You'll be involved in the full product lifecycle from requirements through to support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RF system architecture and design initiatives
• Perform RF simulation and analysis
• Create schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard tools
• Scope new systems and technologies for feasibility and product design
• Manage external design houses and resources as needed
• Provide technical support for production and manufacturing
• Lead design reviews and verification processes, mentor junior engineers
• Contribute to department processes and documentation

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 5 years' experience in RF design, expertise in several of the following areas:

• Design of linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200W (GaN/LDMOS)
• RF filter design, Transmitter and receiver design
• LNA, down-converter and up-converter design
• Antenna design
• Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
• EMC experience
• Practical experience with PCB prototype testing and rework
• Proficiency with RF simulation tools and PCB design software

Preferred Experience

• 7+ years in RF design
• Experience with Altium Designer, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS
• Background in military or airborne applications, experience with MIL-STD and DO160 testing
• Electronics experience including switch-mode PSUs, embedded circuitry, and EMC

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience

Benefits Package

• Annual bonus scheme (3-6% of salary)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy 5 additional holiday days
• Hybrid working model (3 days office/2 days home)
• Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Life insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities

Requirements

Must be eligible for UK security clearance (SC) | British citizenship or appropriate right to work