Bradford
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: or call 01582 878 839