{"id":1917,"date":"2026-02-26T13:45:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=1917"},"modified":"2026-03-29T00:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T00:12:22","slug":"rf-design-engineer-10","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1917","title":{"rendered":"RF Design Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_5eb6c208 e90dba23 _2542e64b a66051b9 _696fc73f _7e9e66ee _4efbba69\">\n<h2 class=\"f6996daa _0b17cd8f _2e3b849a _1ff55266 _516afbd9 _9cdf1ffd _8a4529ae afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><em><strong>Stevenage <\/strong><\/em><strong>We have a fantastic opportunity for an RF Design engineer to work on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems. <\/strong><strong>Job Title: <\/strong>RF Designer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary: <\/strong>Circa \u00a365,000 depending on experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dynamic (hybrid) working<\/strong>: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working \u2013 such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. Typically for this role you will work 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification. In addition, this role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security Clearance: <\/strong>British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship<\/p>\n<p>Restrictions and\/or limitations relating to nationality and\/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we can offer you: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Company bonus: Up to \u00a32,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)<\/li>\n<li>Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%<\/li>\n<li>Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime<\/li>\n<li>Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days<\/li>\n<li>Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.<\/li>\n<li>Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>The opportunity: <\/strong>We&#8217;re looking for an RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting edge defence products. You&#8217;ll be working on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems, with a focus on utilising your hands on experience to carry out modifications or rapid prototypes where required.<\/p>\n<p>We need a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for electronic engineering. The role would ideally suit someone who is comfortable carrying out hands on testing and modifications to boards while having a strong background in RF design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for from you: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"b3fa8063 _0f06968b\">\n<li>Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range ( eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)<\/li>\n<li>RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory<\/li>\n<li>Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding and the use of RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters &amp; VNAs<\/li>\n<li>Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design<\/li>\n<li>Experience using RF design tools ( eg Microwave Office), including layout.<\/li>\n<li>Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communicator with excellent presentation and report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly any problems, solutions or results to the team and customer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f6996daa _43d7ac38 _1ff55266 _516afbd9 d45dbbfd _913aa3db afa36c2d _0c8c8ede _32566ee9\"><span class=\"c139d662 fc04db8d\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given <\/strong>MBDA is a leading defence organisation. 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