{"id":4612,"date":"2026-10-26T13:45:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T13:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=4612"},"modified":"2026-10-26T13:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T13:50:15","slug":"rf-design-engineer-26","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-design-engineer-26\/","title":{"rendered":"RF Design Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"l4jayf l4jij2 l4jjqs l4jjp7 l4jjqi l4jima l4jhz6 l4jln8\">\n<h2 class=\"l4jk8d l4jk33 l4jkyo l4jk3b l4jk5j l4jk6b l4jk6n l4jk7r l4jgdi l4jk8b l4jle7\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"l4jk8d l4jk3r l4jk3b l4jk5j l4jk5z l4jk6r l4jk7r l4jgdi l4jk8b l4jle7 l4jlfb\"><span class=\"l4jlk8 l4jlfj l4jlfd l4jlfc l4ja2q l4jk8c l4jhi2 l4jjrc l4jln8\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><em><strong>Bristol<\/p>\n<p><\/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.<\/p>\n<p><\/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:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"l4jk2c l4jk8k l4jln8\">\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=\"l4jk8d l4jk3r l4jk3b l4jk5j l4jk5z l4jk6r l4jk7r l4jgdi l4jk8b l4jle7 l4jlfb\"><span class=\"l4jlk8 l4jlfj l4jlfd l4jlfc l4ja2q l4jk8c l4jhi2 l4jjrc l4jln8\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>The opportunity:<\/p>\n<p><\/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:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"l4jk2c l4jk8k l4jln8\">\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=\"l4jk8d l4jk3r l4jk3b l4jk5j l4jk5z l4jk6r l4jk7r l4jgdi l4jk8b l4jle7 l4jlfb\"><span class=\"l4jlk8 l4jlfj l4jlfd l4jlfc l4ja2q l4jk8c l4jhi2 l4jjrc l4jln8\" 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<\/p>\n<p><\/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.<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"l4jlk6 l4jlk5 l4jlk4 l4jj2o l4jka4 l4jk07 l4jk1o l4jk15 l4jk2m l4jbst l4jth l4jgeo l4jk4v l4jk63 l4jjqw l4jlk9\" type=\"button\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-button\"><span class=\"l4jgdi\">\u2026<\/span> more<\/button><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":618,"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-4612","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\/4612","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\/618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=4612"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=4612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}