Senior RF Design Engineer

Senior RF Design Engineer Location: Northamptonshire, UK Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours/week) About Lynx is representing a leading technology company specialising in advanced systems and solutions for defence and aviation markets. Their engineering team is dedicated to designing and developing world-class products for mission-critical applications. The Role We're seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer to join the RF and Hardware group, working on both new product development and sustaining existing products across a range of data links and RF systems. You'll be involved in the full product lifecycle from requirements through to support. Key Responsibilities * Lead RF system architecture and design initiatives * Perform RF simulation and analysis * Create schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard tools * Scope new systems and technologies for feasibility and product design * Manage external design houses and resources as needed * Provide technical support for production and manufacturing * Lead design reviews and verification processes, mentor junior engineers * Contribute to department processes and documentation Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5 years' experience in RF design, expertise in several of the following areas: * Design of linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200W (GaN/LDMOS) * RF filter design, Transmitter and receiver design * LNA, down-converter and up-converter design * Antenna design * Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics * EMC experience * Practical experience with PCB prototype testing and rework * Proficiency with RF simulation tools and PCB design software Preferred Experience * 7+ years in RF design * Experience with Altium Designer, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS * Background in military or airborne applications, experience with MIL-STD and DO160 testing * Electronics experience including switch-mode PSUs, embedded circuitry, and EMC Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience Benefits Package * Annual bonus scheme (3-6% of salary) * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Option to buy 5 additional holiday days * Hybrid working model (3 days office/2 days home) * Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution) * Life insurance coverage * Professional development opportunities Requirements Must be eligible for UK security clearance (SC) | British citizenship or appropriate right to work