Senior RF Engineer

Great Chesterford
4 months ago
Create job alert

Location: Saffron Walden (CB10)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Job Reference: 35912

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior RF Engineer to take a leading role in the design, development and testing of cutting-edge RF systems and products. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with the confidence to communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Please note this role is subject to UK eyes only Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

- Lead the design, development and testing of advanced RF electronics for applications including robotics, autonomous drones, radar systems and IoT sensor platforms

- Create and optimise RF circuits such as amplifiers, filters and frequency synthesisers, ensuring high performance across a range of innovative projects

- Drive product development from initial concept through schematic design, simulation, prototyping, verification and final delivery

- Perform hands-on laboratory work, including measurement, characterisation and troubleshooting using state-of-the-art equipment (spectrum/network analysers, anechoic chambers, etc.)

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate RF subsystems into wider system architectures, contributing technical insight and creative solutions

- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible explanations for non-technical clients and stakeholders

- Contribute to project planning, providing input on feasibility, risk, timescales and technical approach

- Stay up to date with emerging RF technologies, tools and methodologies, helping to drive innovation across ongoing and future projects

Requirements

- Degree-qualified with a strong MEng (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline

- 6+ years' professional experience designing RF-based circuits for applications such as radios, radars or similar high-frequency systems

- Proven ability to develop RF products and modules from concept through to successful design verification, including simulation, prototyping and testing

- Strong microwave, RF and analogue design skills, with hands-on experience in areas such as RF amplifiers, filters and frequency synthesiser design

Highly desirable (but not essential):

- Knowledge of radio and/or radar system architectures

- Experience leading small teams or managing junior engineers

- Competence in digital circuit design

- Exposure to mm-wave design techniques and technologies

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Rf Engineer

Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer

Senior Bridge Inspector

Senior Product Management (Data Platform)

Senior Building Surveyor

Senior Partnership Tax Manager

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise UAV Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Advertising UAV jobs in the UK requires a different approach to most technical hiring. The candidate pool spans aeronautical engineers, embedded systems developers, flight control specialists, RF engineers, payload integration experts and regulatory affairs professionals — a highly specific multidisciplinary mix that general job boards are poorly equipped to reach. The strongest UAV candidates often come from defence backgrounds, aerospace primes or academic research groups, and move between roles through specialist networks, industry events and sector-specific channels rather than mainstream platforms. This guide, published by UAVJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise UAV and drone roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

New UAV Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Powering Drone and Autonomous Aviation Careers

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are transforming how industries operate — from delivery and inspection to defence, agriculture, and emergency response. As regulations evolve and technology matures, demand for skilled professionals with expertise in UAV systems, autonomy, robotics, perception, and safety is rising rapidly. For individuals exploring roles on www.UAVJobs.co.uk , knowing which organisations are innovating, scaling, winning contracts, or investing in the UK market can make a critical difference when planning your career. This article highlights the top UAV employers to watch in 2026, from cutting‑edge UK startups to global drone innovators with growing UK operations.

How Many UAV Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a UAV Job?

If you’re aiming for a role in the Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry, it can feel like every job advert expects you to know a never-ending list of tools: flight control systems, autopilot frameworks, simulation platforms, sensor suites, communication stacks, mission planning software, GIS tools — and on it goes. With so many names and acronyms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and assume you must learn every tool under the sun before you’ll be taken seriously by employers. Here’s the honest truth most UAV hiring managers won’t say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every tool — they hire you because you can use the right tools to solve real UAV problems safely, reliably and in context. Tools matter — absolutely — but they always serve a purpose: solving problems, reducing risk, improving performance, or guiding safer operations. So the real question isn’t how many tools you should know — it’s: which tools you should master, in what context, and why. This article breaks down what employers actually expect, which tools are essential, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look credible, confident and job-ready.