RF Design Engineer

Our Client

Our client is a pioneering micro-launch company with backing from prestigious organisations including UKSA and ESA.

They are making cutting-edge advancements in rocket fuel technology. Their innovative boasts a carbon footprint up to 96% lower than comparable systems. Features such as re-flight capabilities and debris-free separation mechanisms are setting new standards in sustainability and efficiency.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Conduct high-level RF communication system analysis, development, integration, and testing.


• Perform link budget analysis, RF line-up analysis, and hardware selection.


• Lead market searches for qualified system modules, acting as the technical contact for external hardware procurement.


• Develop and execute unit-level and system-level electrical and environmental test plans.


• Diagnose and solve faults during setups, environmental tests, and system integration.


• Participate actively in design reviews and initiate risk-mitigating reviews as needed.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software, mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering with a focus on RF/Microwave Engineering.


• Minimum 4 years of experience in RF circuit/system design, development, integration, and testing.


• Proven expertise in fault diagnosis and problem-solving during integration and testing.


• Strong understanding of RF physics, impedance matching, filters, and isolation techniques.


• Proficiency with relevant test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power sensors, and oscilloscopes.


• Effective team collaboration skills within multidisciplinary environments.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in antenna design and testing.


• Background in EMI/EMC and space qualification testing.


• Proficiency with EM simulation tools such as CST and HFSS.