Chief RF Engineer

A specialist engineering business that designs and manufactures antennas for harsh, mission-critical environments is looking for a Chief RF Engineer to join its Senior Leadership Team. This role offers the chance to take real technical ownership and directly shape where the business goes next.

As Chief RF Engineer, you will be the lead technical voice for antenna and RF engineering, setting standards and making the key design calls across complex programmes. Responsibilities include leading antenna development from initial concept through to production, as well as chairing design reviews and holding final technical sign-off.

The work covers RF, microwave and mmWave antennas, taking in EM simulation, design trade-offs, test and qualification. You will be the main technical contact for customers, work closely with the General Manager, and bring on the engineers in your team.

We are seeking RF and antenna engineers who have a relevant degree and a proven record of taking designs from concept into production. Candidates should be comfortable working autonomously and contributing to business and technical strategy, rather than working purely as an individual designer.

SC clearance is required for this role. Relocation support is available.

Chief RF Engineer essential requirements:

Substantial antenna and RF design experience in industry
EM simulation tools such as CST
Hands-on antenna measurement using VNAs and anechoic chambers
Experience as design authority or leading design reviews
Experience mentoring engineers
Chief RF Engineer desirable requirements:

Background in defence, aerospace or communications
Previous experience at Chief, Principal or Lead level
Position: Chief RF Engineer
Location: Herefordshire
Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 plus benefits
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed