Synergize Consulting
Senior Radio Frequency Engineer
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Contract Principal RF Engineer
Edinburgh (Hybrid – typically 3 days onsite)
Security Clearance is essential
Up to £75 p/h Inside IR35
We're looking for an experienced security cleared Principal RF Engineer to join a team developing next-generation RF and microwave technology for advanced defence and aerospace programmes. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar and sensing technologies, contributing to the development of complex RF systems that will shape future air and defence capabilities. You'll play a key role throughout the complete hardware development lifecycle, from concept through to integration and production, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Due to the nature of the work and security requirements, this is a hybrid position with the majority of time spent onsite in Edinburgh (typically around three days per week, depending on project requirements).
Essential Skills & Experience
- Live security clearance (SC)
- RF and Microwave subsystem design
- RF system integration and verification
- Microwave circuit design and analysis
- RF laboratory measurements, including Signal generators, Spectrum analysers and Vector Network Analysers (VNAs)
- Microwave design and simulation tools
- GaAs and/or GaN MMIC design and application
- Passive microwave structure design
- Low phase noise design and measurement
- Microwave component selection
- Technical documentation and report writing
- Design reviews and engineering lifecycle management
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Please only apply if you hold live security clearance and are willing/able to be based onsite in Edinburg on average Three days a week (Project dependant).
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