Octagon Group
Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer
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Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer
📍 County Durham, United Kingdom (On-site)
💰 Up to £80,000 + benefits
🌍 Visa sponsorship available
A leading RF and microwave technology business is seeking a Senior RF / mmWave Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in County Durham. This is a hands-on role working across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production, supporting advanced telecommunications and defence applications.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of RF & microwave design activities, delivering high-performance circuits and systems while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop RF/mmWave circuits, modules, and systems
- Work across transmission lines, filters, couplers, and synthesiser/multiplier design
- Perform simulation and modelling using tools such as ADS, CST, EMPro, or Microwave Office
- Conduct system line-up, tolerance, and yield analysis
- Support PCB layout and electromechanical integration
- Lead verification, validation, and design documentation for production release
- Troubleshoot and support product introduction and manufacturing
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What We’re Looking For
- Degree in RF, Microwave, or Communications Engineering (or similar)
- Strong experience in RF/microwave circuit and system design
- Proven use of industry-standard RF design tools (ADS, CST, EMPro, etc.)
- Experience with transceiver design and high-frequency PCB development
- A hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving capability
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business working on cutting-edge RF and mmWave technology, with clear progression and exposure to complex, real-world applications.
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