Senior RF Design Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
- Towcester, Northamptonshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
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
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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
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