RF Design Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a passionate RF Design Engineer to join their team in Towcester, UK. This role involves the full lifecycle of RF product development, offering opportunities for both early career professionals and veterans. Responsibilities include designing RF systems, collaborating on feasibility assessments, and troubleshooting hardware issues. The position comes with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive, innovative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in RF design or related engineering roles.
• Familiarity with RF simulation tools and PCB design software.
• Knowledge of RF components, amplifiers, filters, and antenna design.

Responsibilities

• Design RF systems, including architecture and PCB layout.
• Collaborate with the team on feasibility assessments.
• Support production and troubleshoot hardware issues.

Skills

RF design

PCB design

Analogue electronics

Simulation tools

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence AWR Microwave Office

Ansys HFSS

Job description

RF Design Engineer

Orion is working with a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to developing cutting‑edge products for a variety of markets, including defence, aviation, and communications. Their culture values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement, offering a stimulating environment where every individuals contribution makes a difference.

The Role of the RF Design Engineer

They are seeking a passionate RF Design Engineer to join their Engineering team. In this role, you will be involved in the full lifecycle of RF product development, from requirements gathering through design, testing, and support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in RF engineering within a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment. They are open to an RF Design Engineer with a few years of experience, up to a veteran in RF design.

Responsibilities of the RF Design Engineer

• Design RF systems, including architecture, simulation, schematic capture, PCB layout, and footprint creation (using Altium).
• Collaborate with the team on new system scoping and feasibility assessments.
• Support production and manufacturing processes as needed.
• Troubleshoot hardware and system issues across various departments.
• Conduct self‑testing and troubleshooting of your designs.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews and technical project meetings.
• Verify designs against specifications and requirements.
• Create comprehensive design documentation.

Requirements of the RF Design Engineer

• Experience in RF design or related engineering roles.
• Familiarity with RF simulation tools, PCB design software, and industry‑standard test equipment.
• Knowledge of RF components, amplifiers, filters, and antenna design.
• Experience with analogue and digital electronics and troubleshooting prototypes.
• Experience with Altium Designer, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, or Ansys HFSS.
• Knowledge of military or airborne electronic design standards (MIL‑STD, DO160) is a plus.
• Background in designing for high‑reliability applications.

Benefits for the RF Design Engineer

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working arrangements (onsite and WFH).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you are interested in this RF Design Engineer position, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.