Senior / RF Design Engineer (R&D)

This is a hands-on, design-focused role within the R&D function of a fast-growing wireless technology company. The engineer will design and develop RF circuits, modules, and subsystems for next-generation wireless products, owning the RF design process from schematic through validation. They will run bench testing, troubleshoot RF performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring designs to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF circuits, modules and subsystems for next-generation wireless products
• Own the RF design process end to end: schematic design, simulation, PCB layout support, prototyping and validation
• Run bench testing using spectrum analysers, network analysers and other RF lab equipment
• Troubleshoot and optimise RF performance across frequency bands, power output and signal integrity
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical and product teams to take designs from concept to production
• Support pre-compliance and certification testing (EMC/RF)

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications or a related field
• Hands-on experience designing RF circuits, not just working with RF at a network or operations level
• Working knowledge of RF simulation and design tools (e.g. ADS, HFSS or similar)
• Comfort in a lab environment: testing, debugging and validating RF hardware
• A genuine interest in wireless communications hardware and R&D

Nice to have

• Experience with mesh networking, long-range radio systems or embedded wireless products
• Exposure to antenna design or RF-focused PCB layout
• Background in defence, robotics, drone or industrial IoT hardware