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