Job Description - Principal RF Engineer
Principal RF Engineer in Sedgefield Industrial Estate, Stockton-On-Tees (TS21), TS21 | Redline Group Ltd Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Quality Systems Engineer Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd North Shields (NE29) £34000 - £35000 per annum + Pension, Healthcare, Bonus 1 week ago Senior R&D Manager - Electronics Verso Recruitment South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee (SR8), SR8 2HX £80-100K per annum + Benefits 2 weeks ago Electrical Design Engineer (Progression To Associate) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £65000 - £75000 per annum 3 weeks ago Service Engineer Verto People Stepney, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 6UR £35000 - £45000 per annum 6 days ago Lead Product Architect (Embedded Systems) Catalyst Durham (DH1) From £70,000 to £90,000 per annum + bonus & benefits package 1 month ago Electronics Maintenance Technician MTrec Recruitment Washington (NE38) £35,000 per annum 1 month ago Test Development Engineer - Electronics Verso Recruitment Elisabethville, Chester Le Street (DH3), DH3 1RB £40,000 - £45,000 1 month ago Manufacturing Engineer MTrec Recruitment Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12) From £40,000 to £45,000 per annum 1 month ago Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services/Lighting Design) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £55000 - £65000 per annum 1 month ago Compliance and Product Development Engineer MTrec Technical Consett (DH8) Up to £50,000 per annum 1 month ago Quality Systems Engineer Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd North Shields (NE29) £34000 - £35000 per annum + Pension, Healthcare, Bonus 1 week ago Senior R&D Manager - Electronics Verso Recruitment South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee (SR8), SR8 2HX £80-100K per annum + Benefits 2 weeks ago Electrical Design Engineer (Progression To Associate) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £65000 - £75000 per annum 3 weeks ago Service Engineer Verto People Stepney, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 6UR £35000 - £45000 per annum 6 days ago Lead Product Architect (Embedded Systems) Catalyst Durham (DH1) From £70,000 to £90,000 per annum + bonus & benefits package 1 month ago Electronics Maintenance Technician MTrec Recruitment Washington (NE38) £35,000 per annum 1 month ago Test Development Engineer - Electronics Verso Recruitment Elisabethville, Chester Le Street (DH3), DH3 1RB £40,000 - £45,000 1 month ago Manufacturing Engineer MTrec Recruitment Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12) From £40,000 to £45,000 per annum 1 month ago Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services/Lighting Design) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £55000 - £65000 per annum 1 month ago Compliance and Product Development Engineer MTrec Technical Consett (DH8) Up to £50,000 per annum 1 month ago Principal RF Engineer Redline Group Ltd Sedgefield Industrial Estate, Stockton-On-Tees (TS21), TS21 Permanent Published: 3 days ago £80000 - £85000 per annum Principal RF Engineer Redline Group Ltd Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced RF, microwave, and millimetre-wave components and subsystems, with a strong presence in County Durham, UK. Their products are widely used in wireless communication infrastructure and point-to-point communication systems. They work with leading international OEMs as well as mobile network operators, delivering tailored RF solutions to meet complex performance requirements. Their long-term strategy is to remain at the forefront of RF electronics by leveraging proprietary technologies, engineering expertise, and strong global customer relationships. Broadband Division Our client's Broadband division is a world-class designer and manufacturer of microwave and millimetre-wave products for telecoms, defence, and security markets, based in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, UK. The business also provides build-to-print manufacturing services from its advanced, highly automated UK facility. Key capabilities include: Design and manufacture of microwave and millimetre-wave transceiver modules Development of filters and diplexers Custom MMIC design for multi-chip modules and advanced packaging Design for manufacture and cost optimisation services High-precision hybrid and surface-mount manufacturing Design and manufacture of microwave and millimetre-wave transceiver modules Development of filters and diplexers Custom MMIC design for multi-chip modules and advanced packaging Design for manufacture and cost optimisation services High-precision hybrid and surface-mount manufacturing The division benefits from vertically integrated MMIC design and manufacturing, enabling faster time-to-market and highly competitive high-frequency products. Customers benefit from the co-location of design and production at a world-class facility in Newton Aycliffe, UK, ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability. With strong quality processes, advanced automation, and proven delivery to over 60 countries, the business supports high-reliability, high-mix production across demanding sectors Job Overview Our client is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join their growing engineering team in County Durham, UK. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF and mmWave products, from initial concept through to full production, within a state-of-the-art facility. The successful Principal RF Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of innovative solutions across telecommunications and defence applications. Purpose of the Role The Principal RF Engineer will be responsible for leading the design of RF and mmWave systems, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements are met. The role also involves providing technical leadership, supporting project delivery, and driving engineering best practice Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of RF/mmWave circuits, subsystems, and systems Take ownership of RF specifications, simulation, realisation, and validation Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams Conduct system line-up and tolerance analysis, ensuring design for manufacture Support component and MMIC selection, liaising with suppliers where required Collaborate closely with mechanical, electronics, PCB, manufacturing, and test teams Produce and review technical documentation, including design records and release data Lead design reviews, identifying and mitigating technical risks Support verification, validation, and reliability testing activities Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during development and production Deliver designs in line with project timelines, cost targets, and technical requirements Requirements Degree (or equivalent) in RF, Microwave, Electronics, or Communications Engineering Significant experience in RF/mmWave circuit or system design Strong proficiency with RF design tools such as ADS, CST, Microwave Office, or EMPro Solid understanding of microwave circuit design, system analysis, and design for manufacture Experience with transceivers, amplifiers, filters, or subsystem design is advantageous Proven ability to lead technical activities and mentor engineers Strong problem-solving skills with a practical engineering approach Excellent communication skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams Benefits Private medical insurance Save As You Earn share scheme (£500 invested over 2 years at a discounted rate, held for 3 years) Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution (plus 2% match structure) Electric vehicle scheme (salary sacrifice) Cycle to work programme 15 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to purchase 5 extra days 4x life assurance and income protection Relocation Support UK: Up to £5,000 International: Up to £8,000 Support covers relocation expenses such as removals, transport, and up to 3 months of temporary accommodation(excludes furniture/appliances) Similar Principal Rf Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Quality Systems Engineer Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd North Shields (NE29) £34000 - £35000 per annum + Pension, Healthcare, Bonus 1 week ago Senior R&D Manager - Electronics Verso Recruitment South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee (SR8), SR8 2HX £80-100K per annum + Benefits 2 weeks ago Electrical Design Engineer (Progression To Associate) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £65000 - £75000 per annum 3 weeks ago Service Engineer Verto People Stepney, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 6UR £35000 - £45000 per annum 6 days ago Lead Product Architect (Embedded Systems) Catalyst Durham (DH1) From £70,000 to £90,000 per annum + bonus & benefits package 1 month ago Electronics Maintenance Technician MTrec Recruitment Washington (NE38) £35,000 per annum 1 month ago Test Development Engineer - Electronics Verso Recruitment Elisabethville, Chester Le Street (DH3), DH3 1RB £40,000 - £45,000 1 month ago Manufacturing Engineer MTrec Recruitment Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12) From £40,000 to £45,000 per annum 1 month ago Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services/Lighting Design) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £55000 - £65000 per annum 1 month ago Compliance and Product Development Engineer MTrec Technical Consett (DH8) Up to £50,000 per annum 1 month ago IT jobs IT jobs in Sedgefield Industrial Estate Communications jobs Communications jobs in Sedgefield Industrial Estate Jobs in Sedgefield Industrial Estate Get hired. 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