Senior RF Engineer

Permanent
Engineering
Senior
Engineering, RF, Electronics
Saffron Walden, Essex
Essex
£65000 - £75000 per annum

Senior RF Electronics Engineer
Location: Just outside Cambridge
Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
Hybrid working available
Must be a sole British national and eligible for security clearance

About the Opportunity

If you want to work on genuinely cutting-edge technology, this role offers the chance to contribute to advanced robotic systems, autonomous drone sensors, mobile radio networks, emergency-service communication tools and even airborne or space-based radar projects. Every assignment is different, and the environment suits engineers who enjoy variety, innovation and meaningful technical challenge.

You will join a team that is driven by engineering curiosity and problem solving. No two projects are the same, and you will be encouraged to explore new ideas, learn new skills and see concepts evolve into operational systems.

The Role

As a Senior RF Electronics Engineer, you will take a key technical role in the design, build and test of new RF systems and products. You will work closely with experienced subject matter experts and will have access to a modern electronics laboratory equipped with advanced RF test and measurement tools.

You should be comfortable communicating complex designs and principles to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Skills and Experience

  • MEng in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
  • 6+ years post-graduate experience designing RF circuits for radios or radars
  • Proven experience taking modules or products from concept into successful verification
  • Strong RF, microwave and analogue design and simulation skills
  • Experience with RF amplifiers, filters and frequency synthesiser design
  • Advantageous experience includes: radio or radar systems, team leadership, digital design or mm-wave development

What You Can Expect

You will join a supportive engineering culture where your ideas are taken seriously and where technical growth is encouraged. The role offers ongoing training, professional development and the opportunity to progress in technical, commercial or managerial directions.

Hybrid working is available, and the site is located just outside Cambridge with strong transport links. The working environment is friendly, collaborative and enriched by regular team activities and social events.

If you want to apply your RF engineering expertise to projects that are unique, challenging and impactful, this opportunity will give you the scope and variety to thrive.

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