{"id":2633,"date":"2026-05-27T14:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2633"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:21:50","slug":"rf-design-engineer-18","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-design-engineer-18\/","title":{"rendered":"RF Design Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"e3bc1951 _07eb80ad d0c3e98e _32d67a6b db1164f9 _514c7958 _425a1200\">\n<h2 class=\"_46c4903e _5286d762 ae9f0f6c _4dc11c7b _225d5011 _3a35217f _13aa9f69 _616f41b4 _3d13b9a2 b533b3f7 _2e8c1931\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_46c4903e _45ed21bf _4dc11c7b _225d5011 df186005 _64a692e4 _616f41b4 _3d13b9a2 b533b3f7 _2e8c1931 e897d9ed\"><span class=\"b70c3996 _6f135cb9\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><em><strong>Bristol <\/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=\"c273d4fd c7bf5315\">\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=\"_46c4903e _45ed21bf _4dc11c7b _225d5011 df186005 _64a692e4 _616f41b4 _3d13b9a2 b533b3f7 _2e8c1931 e897d9ed\"><span class=\"b70c3996 _6f135cb9\" tabindex=\"-1\" 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=\"c273d4fd c7bf5315\">\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=\"_46c4903e _45ed21bf _4dc11c7b _225d5011 df186005 _64a692e4 _616f41b4 _3d13b9a2 b533b3f7 _2e8c1931 e897d9ed\"><span class=\"b70c3996 _6f135cb9\" tabindex=\"-1\" 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. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.<\/p>\n<p>We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more\u2026<\/p>\n<p>We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":620,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Bristol, England, United Kingdom","_application":"https:\/\/www.mbdacareers.co.uk\/job\/rf-design-engineer\/stevenage-bristol-bolton\/R20893","_company_name":"MBDA","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.mbda-systems.com\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[152],"job-types":[146],"class_list":{"0":"post-2633","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-full-time"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2633"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}