Senior RF Design Engineer
Location: Northamptonshire, UK
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours/week)
About
Lynx is representing a leading technology company specialising in advanced systems and solutions for defence and aviation markets. Their engineering team is dedicated to designing and developing world-class products for mission-critical applications.
The Role
We're seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join the RF and Hardware group, working on both new product development and sustaining existing products across a range of data links and RF systems. You'll be involved in the full product lifecycle from requirements through to support.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead RF system architecture and design initiatives
* Perform RF simulation and analysis
* Create schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard tools
* Scope new systems and technologies for feasibility and product design
* Manage external design houses and resources as needed
* Provide technical support for production and manufacturing
* Lead design reviews and verification processes, mentor junior engineers
* Contribute to department processes and documentation
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years' experience in RF design, expertise in several of the following areas:
* Design of linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200W (GaN/LDMOS)
* RF filter design, Transmitter and receiver design
* LNA, down-converter and up-converter design
* Antenna design
* Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
* EMC experience
* Practical experience with PCB prototype testing and rework
* Proficiency with RF simulation tools and PCB design software
Preferred Experience
* 7+ years in RF design
* Experience with Altium Designer, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS
* Background in military or airborne applications, experience with MIL-STD and DO160 testing
* Electronics experience including switch-mode PSUs, embedded circuitry, and EMC
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
Benefits Package
* Annual bonus scheme (3-6% of salary)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 additional holiday days
* Hybrid working model (3 days office/2 days home)
* Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
* Life insurance coverage
* Professional development opportunities
Requirements
Must be eligible for UK security clearance (SC) | British citizenship or appropriate right to work