Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Job description

Senior RF Engineer – RF, Microwave & mmWave

UK‑based | On‑site | Security Clearance Required | Competitive Salary

Join a leading RF technology specialist designing and delivering high‑performance RF, microwave and mmWave subsystems for mission‑critical applications across telecommunications, aerospace, defence, space and critical communications. This is a senior, hands‑on role where you’ll lead complex RF designs and play a key part in shaping next‑generation products.

Why Join Our Client?

• Work on advanced RF, microwave & mmWave technologies
• Lead design of high‑performance, mission‑critical products
• Involvement in defence, space & critical communications programmes
• Hands‑on RF measurement, test & optimisation
• Strong, collaborative environment with deep technical expertise
• Opportunity to influence technology and product roadmaps

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design, simulation and development of RF & mmWave circuits and subsystems
• Perform RF system analysis, optimisation and complex troubleshooting
• Carry out RF measurements, characterisation and validation of hardware
• Produce design documentation, test plans, reports and technical data
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality and customer requirements
• Support transition from concept through prototyping into volume manufacture
• Provide technical input to RFQs, proposals and customer engagements
• Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, software and systems engineers

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in RF, microwave or mmWave engineering
• Proven ability delivering complex RF designs in a product environment
• Hands‑on RF test, measurement and validation experience
• Confident working across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience supporting products into manufacture
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience

If you’re a Senior RF Engineer who enjoys technical leadership, complex problem‑solving and working on cutting‑edge RF technology, we’d love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English