Contract Senior RF Design Engineer

Our Client is looking for a Contract Senior RF Design Engineer for a team that will work directly with the Group CTO, tackling some of the most complex and cutting-edge RF, antenna, and electromagnetic design challenges in the industry. This is a unique opportunity for a Contract Senior Antenna & RF Design Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation antenna and RF subsystem technologies, working alongside world-class engineers while engaging directly with global customers.

If you're passionate about solving difficult engineering problems, pushing the boundaries of RF innovation, and seeing your ideas become real-world products, we'd love to speak with you.

As a Contract Senior Antenna & RF Design Engineer, you will take technical ownership of the design, development, testing, and qualification of advanced antenna and RF systems ranging from HF through to SHF frequencies.

Projects span a diverse range of technologies and applications, including:

• Active Antenna Systems
• Digital RF Projects (SDR & Digitisers)
• Phased Array Antennas
• AESA Radar Technologies
• Radio Direction Finding Systems
• Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)
• SATCOM Solutions
• Space & Aerospace RF Systems
• Mixed-Signal Electronic Systems
• Advanced Electromagnetic Solutions

You will also have the opportunity to expand your expertise into Systems Engineering and contribute to the strategic growth of the organisation's RF and antenna product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead antenna and RF subsystem design projects from concept through to production.
• Develop innovative antenna solutions across HF, VHF, UHF, L, S, C, X and higher frequency bands.
• Perform electromagnetic modelling and simulation using industry-standard tools.
• Design, test and optimise RF subsystems and integrated antenna solutions.
• Conduct laboratory validation, verification and product qualification activities.
• Develop EMC-compliant designs and support EMC testing activities.
• Create system-level performance models and simulations.
• Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and provide technical leadership.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across international locations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the business.