RF Engineer

RF Engineer - Senior

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Engineer to join a specialist UK electronics company working on advanced RF and microwave systems. The company designs, develops, and delivers high-performance RF solutions across multiple industries, including defence, aerospace, and communications.

This role is ideal for a technically skilled engineer with hands-on experience in RF design, testing, and integration who thrives in a collaborative, high-precision engineering environment.

Main Responsibilities of the RF Engineer - Senior (based in Bradford):

Design, analyse, and optimise RF circuits and subsystems across microwave frequency bands (1GHz-18GHz).
Develop and implement low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), power amplifiers (PAs), mixers, filters, oscillators, and synthesizers.
Conduct RF system architecture and front-end design, balancing performance, cost, power, and size.
Execute RF simulation, modelling, and statistical analysis using industry-standard tools (Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, CST, HFSS).
Perform RF testing and validation using spectrum analysers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, and noise figure analysers
Troubleshoot RF issues at component, PCB, and system level and correlate lab measurements with simulations.
Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure controlled impedance, grounding, shielding, and overall RF performance.
Support EMC, EMI, and regulatory compliance testing and certification activities.
Mentor junior RF engineers and contribute to technical design reviews, reports, and customer documentation.

Requirements of the RF Engineer - Senior (based in Bradford):

Proven experience in RF design, 1GHz-18GHz frequency range, with LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters, oscillators, and synthesizers.
Strong understanding of RF system design, linearity, noise figure, intermodulation, and spectral purity.
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques.
RF PCB layout knowledge and experience integrating RF designs into larger mixed-signal or digital systems.
Proficiency with RF CAD/simulation tools (Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, CST, HFSS).
Experience with scripting/programming for RF analysis or test automation (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex RF concepts clearly.
Experience in mentoring or leading RF work packages preferred.
Understanding of product development lifecycle, cost, risk, and schedule management.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

To apply for this RF Engineer - Senior role based in Bradford, please send your CV to: (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed