Senior RF Engineer (Defence)

JMB91 - Senior RF Engineer (Defence)

Location: North London

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior RF Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will lead and deliver RF and microwave engineering projects, supporting the development, testing and manufacture of RF modules and antenna systems. This is a hands-on technical role involving design, modelling, testing and supporting products throughout their lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead RF and antenna development projects, including internal and subcontracted work packages.
• Design, maintain and improve RF circuits, microwave modules and antenna systems.
• Develop technical specifications and oversee verification and validation.
• Support RF module manufacture, fault investigation and root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams, suppliers and customers.
• Maintain RF production testing methods and technical documentation.
• Support product improvements, obsolescence management and design for manufacture.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in RF / microwave PCB design, including schematic development and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of RF components including amplifiers, LNAs, filters, mixers, circulators and PLLs.
• Understanding of RF system design and cascade analysis.
• Experience using RF test equipment, including Spectrum Analysers and Vector Network Analysers.
• Knowledge of antenna theory, design and testing, including array, slotted array and printed antennas.
• Understanding of design for manufacture and production processes such as SMT.
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Altium PCB Design and Altair RF.
• Background in radar, communications or defence-related technology.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, test automation, EMC or regulatory compliance.

Why Join?

• Work on technically challenging RF and microwave engineering projects.
• Take ownership of significant design and development work packages.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of specialist products and technology.
• Work alongside experienced engineering professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Further develop your expertise across RF design, antenna technology and radar-related applications.