Octagon Group
Senior RF Design Engineer
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Senior RF Design Engineer
Cambridge | £60,000 - £90,000 + Benefits | Sponsorship Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for RF Engineers at multiple levels to join a growing engineering organisation developing advanced RF and microwave technology for telecommunications, aerospace, defence and next-generation communications applications.
Working within a highly experienced team and supported by state-of-the-art design, manufacturing and test facilities, you'll play a key role in the development of innovative RF and microwave products from concept through to production.
Whether you're an experienced RF Design Engineer looking to take the next step or a Principal-level Engineer seeking greater technical influence, there are opportunities available to match your experience and career ambitions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing RF and microwave circuits, modules and subsystems.
- Performing RF simulation, modelling and analysis.
- Supporting product development from concept, prototyping and verification through to manufacture.
- Conducting system line-up, performance and tolerance analysis.
- Working closely with mechanical, electronics, manufacturing and test teams.
- Supporting design reviews, technical investigations and product improvement activities.
- Contributing to the development of next-generation communications and defence technologies.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring opportunities for more senior-level positions.
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What We're Looking For
- Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, RF & Microwave Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in RF, microwave or mmWave design and development.
- Knowledge of RF simulation and design tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, CST, HFSS, EMPro or similar.
- Experience working on amplifiers, filters, transceivers, antennas, RF front-ends, modules or complete RF systems.
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Why Apply?
- Salary ranging from £60,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunities from mid-level through to Principal Engineer.
- Work on cutting-edge RF and microwave technology.
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
- Modern engineering facilities with in-house design, manufacturing and test capabilities.
- Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates already based in the UK or looking to relocate.
If you're passionate about RF engineering and want to work on challenging projects within a collaborative, technology-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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