{"id":3989,"date":"2026-07-20T11:23:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3989"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:23:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:23:03","slug":"senior-radio-frequency-engineer-m-f-d-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/senior-radio-frequency-engineer-m-f-d-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Radio Frequency Engineer (m\/f\/d)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_7402b93d _1875e39c _6f940b12 bc76835c f074b961 fac406fc a9d6eb7e a2906c41\">\n<h2 class=\"_0300edbc ab87ea81 _3fea3b0b bf8f62e4 _61d5b7b5 _1da1184c f8c63ce7 _403b6127 faf4914f _4debb2c0 _3f7f119f\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>Electronic Systems<\/strong> business unit is a segment of Molex&#8217;s Aerospace &amp; Defense Solutions division. With primary locations in California, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania USA and Cumbernauld UK, we design and manufacture high performance mission critical electronics:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_09e05163 d39eb70a a2906c41\">\n<li>Rugged power supply and computing systems in VITA VPX and VNX+ form factors<\/li>\n<li>RF and Satcom: ADC\/DAC digital direct sampling and processing systems<\/li>\n<li>FPGA accelerated computing platforms featuring AMD and Altera devices in PCIe form factors<\/li>\n<li>Microelectronics: Custom ruggedised and miniaturised assemblies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Find out about our product range at our website: <a class=\"faf4914f db3b2e8a fb19b56d _564bbe67 e3402bde\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/safety\/go\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebittware%2Ecom&amp;urlhash=lRoh&amp;mt=DY4aJiCd-UIxDQ9tsFN410uoq8Oxyhsrf-n3aS4HhI_w5UqBNx1AVrp8ALGHwPpbWzun4oqWcEh1kodabjRaf7pQpks&amp;isSdui=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bittware.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are currently looking for a Senior RF Engineer to join our Engineering team based onsite at our UK Headquarters in Cumbernauld.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You Will Do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a Senior RF Design Engineer, you\u2019ll be the technical cornerstone of our RF product development. Your designs will not only meet exacting performance standards but also push the boundaries of what\u2019s possible in high-frequency systems. You\u2019ll guide projects from concept to production, ensuring that every circuit, simulation, and test delivers excellence.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_09e05163 d39eb70a a2906c41\">\n<li>Lead the design and development of advanced RF circuits, subsystems, and modules for applications ranging from wireless communications to radar.<\/li>\n<li>Perform detailed simulations using ADS, HFSS, and SPICE to optimize performance, minimize losses, and ensure compliance with specifications.<\/li>\n<li>Translate designs into manufacturable layouts using Altium Designer, collaborating closely with PCB layout engineers to meet RF performance goals.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct rigorous bench testing, validation, and troubleshooting of prototypes, using state-of-the-art RF test equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Work cross-functionally with mechanical, digital, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of RF designs into complete systems.<\/li>\n<li>Mentor junior engineers, sharing best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_09e05163 d39eb70a a2906c41\">\n<li>A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in RF design, simulation, and testing.<\/li>\n<li>Expert-level proficiency with Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS and SIwave simulation tools.<\/li>\n<li>Proven track record of delivering high-performance RF designs from concept through production.<\/li>\n<li>Deep understanding of RF principles, including impedance matching, filter design, and electromagnetic compatibility.<\/li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Will Put You Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_09e05163 d39eb70a a2906c41\">\n<li>Strong working knowledge of Altium Designer for PCB layout and RF board design.<\/li>\n<li>Experience of AMD RFSoC or Altera FPGA devices and tools.<\/li>\n<li>Mil-Spec design practices and compliance (VPX, VNX+ etc)<\/li>\n<li>Detailed understanding of latest ADC, DAC and clock circuitry from leading suppliers such as TI and ADI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With your application you agree that your information will be recorded in our files (up to 6 months after finalizing the position) and if necessary, forwarded to affiliated companies.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that we are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have a valid work permit to work in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><em>At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate&#8217;s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who We Are<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, ground breaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our <a class=\"faf4914f db3b2e8a fb19b56d _564bbe67 e3402bde\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/safety\/go\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ekochind%2Ecom%2Fabout%2Fbusiness-philosophy&amp;urlhash=qk6K&amp;mt=0gKvkBhixiTcuHf-tk0bUFKMoeGcy09rMWfQmvaUT5L39DPJ9HGt4F2KXi5X2kpZtSjyOxp_nRF8McbcQzRtxwWw_ws&amp;isSdui=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business philosophy<\/a> helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2660,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Cumbernauld, Scotland, United Kingdom","_application":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/view\/4411161520\/?eBP=NON_CHARGEABLE_CHANNEL&trk=flagship3_search_srp_jobs&refId=xs4yTl2jvw2LhxeQexfdtw%3D%3D&trackingId=xHxCN6IFUhXwx%2BCGWezCYA%3D%3D","_company_name":"Molex","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.molex.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-3989","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\/3989","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\/2660"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=3989"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=3989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}