Senior RF Design Engineer
Posted 12 hours 48 minutes ago by Lynx Recruitment Ltd
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 life cycle 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