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RF Engineer (Wireless Communications)
40,000 - 45,000 + Progression + Mon-Fri + Company Benefits
Belfast

Are you a RF Engineer or similar, with a background in wireless communications? Do you want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking company building cutting-edge radio communication systems for prestigious clientele?

On offer is the opportunity to join a company that manage international projects across Europe. This is a key opportunity to play a hands-on role in projects that shape the future of wireless infrastructure, offering long-term progression and ownership of major projects.

As the company continues to expand, they are looking for a proactive and skilled engineer to join the team-someone who can confidently manage the end-to-end design and delivery of wireless communication systems and bring both technical know-how and project management capability to the table.

This would suit an RF Engineer or similar, with a background in wireless communications, offering the chance to work with cutting-edge wireless technologies, travel across multiple European countries, and benefit from ongoing professional development-with all travel expenses covered.

The Role:

• Design and develop RF systems for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and gERRCS, ensuring all designs meet regulatory and GSRS SDS standards
• Generate RF coverage plots, review BOMs, and lead technical design reviews based on data from GRID Mapping surveys
• Perform quality assurance and peer reviews to ensure designs are accurate, efficient, and not over-engineered
• Support full project lifecycle-from documentation and BOM tracking to system commissioning and final device enrolment

The Person:

• Experienced RF Engineer or Technical Engineer with a strong background in designing, managing, and delivering RF communication systems.
• Proficient in MOTOTRBO Radio Management, SmartPTT, and other related radio communication platforms
• Commutable to Belfast

Keywords: Engineer, RF Radio Frequency, Radio Frequency Engineer, Radio Systems, Motorola, Electronics, Belfast

Reference: BBBH21770A
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Our client, a leading innovator in wireless communication technologies, is seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Design Engineer to join their advanced R&D team in Bristol, South West England, UK . This role is crucial for the design and development of next-generation RF front-ends and subsystems for cutting-edge wireless devices and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in RF circuit design, electromagnetic theory, and simulation tools, with a proven track record of bringing complex RF products to market. This is an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technology and contribute to the future of mobile and wireless connectivity.

Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and implement RF integrated circuits (ICs) and subsystems, including amplifiers, mixers, filters, oscillators, and antennas.
• Utilize advanced RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, HFSS) for circuit and electromagnetic modeling.
• Develop and optimize RF performance metrics such as gain, noise figure, linearity, and isolation.
• Perform S-parameter, harmonic balance, and transient analysis to predict and optimize circuit behavior.
• Collaborate with system engineers, digital designers, and firmware engineers to define RF specifications and ensure system-level performance.
• Oversee the layout and verification of RF PCB designs, ensuring impedance matching and signal integrity.
• Characterize and test RF components and systems using advanced test equipment (e.g., network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Troubleshoot and resolve RF design issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in RF technology, semiconductor processes, and wireless standards (e.g., 5G, Wi-Fi 6E).
• Mentor junior RF engineers and contribute to the team's technical knowledge base.
• Prepare detailed design documentation, test reports, and technical presentations.
• Evaluate new RF technologies and components for potential implementation.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented engineer with excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for RF engineering. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced development environment is essential. Experience with high-frequency design challenges and a strong understanding of electromagnetic field theory are critical.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in RF circuit design and development.
• Proven experience designing various RF blocks, including LNA, PA, mixers, and filters.
• Expertise in using RF simulation and EM analysis software (e.g., Keysight ADS, Cadence, Ansys HFSS).
• Strong understanding of RF measurement techniques and experience with RF test equipment.
• Knowledge of RF system architecture and wireless communication standards.
• Familiarity with semiconductor technologies and processes for RF ICs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience with antenna design and integration is a plus.

RF Systems Engineer | Satellite Communications | up to 70K | Hybrid working from Edinburgh (will offer relocation support)
Will need to be eligible for SC Clearance

We are currently working with an exciting satellite communications company who are looking for an RF Engineer to join their team.
You will be responsible for specification of phased arrays, which will involve specification writing, system simulation and algorithm development

Role:

• Create detailed system requirements based on customer requirements
• Make sure requirements meet all relevant regulatory standards
• Define RF system board layout floorplan and layout strategies
• Lead RF system integration and debug activity at board level
• Create algorithms for controlling RF blocks
• Collaborate with Digital hardware and software team to integrate and validate algorithms
• Devise testing and calibration strategies for sub-assemblies of complete array

Required Background:

• Experience in an RF Engineer, RF Design or RF Systems Engineer position
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of RF and system modelling
• Experience creating algorithms to control complex systems
• Experience of system integration, prototyping and transfer to production

Desirable:

• Keysight SystemVue experience
• PCB Layout for complex systems
• PhD in RF Systems or communications theory would be great

This is a great opportunity for an experienced RF Engineer to join an innovative company creating new and exciting satcoms products that are heading into production

Key words: RF, RF Engineer, RF Design Engineer, RF Systems Engineer, Radio Frequency engineer

RF Systems Engineer | Satellite Communications | up to 70K | Hybrid working from Edinburgh (will offer relocation support)
Will need to be eligible for SC Clearance

We are currently working with an exciting satellite communications company who are looking for an RF Engineer to join their team.
You will be responsible for specification of phased arrays, which will involve specification writing, system simulation and algorithm development

Role:

• Create detailed system requirements based on customer requirements
• Make sure requirements meet all relevant regulatory standards
• Define RF system board layout floorplan and layout strategies
• Lead RF system integration and debug activity at board level
• Create algorithms for controlling RF blocks
• Collaborate with Digital hardware and software team to integrate and validate algorithms
• Devise testing and calibration strategies for sub-assemblies of complete array

Required Background:

• Experience in an RF Engineer, RF Design or RF Systems Engineer position
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of RF and system modelling
• Experience creating algorithms to control complex systems
• Experience of system integration, prototyping and transfer to production

Desirable:

• Keysight SystemVue experience
• PCB Layout for complex systems
• PhD in RF Systems or communications theory would be great

This is a great opportunity for an experienced RF Engineer to join an innovative company creating new and exciting satcoms products that are heading into production

Key words: RF, RF Engineer, RF Design Engineer, RF Systems Engineer, Radio Frequency engineer

**Be visionary**
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
**Job Description**
Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.
**What you'll be involved in:**
Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for either:
+ an experienced RF Engineer or
+ an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer
This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
+ Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;
+ Systems
+ Converters
+ Transceivers
+ Frequency measurement systems
+ VCOs and synthesizers
+ Detector Log Video Amplifiers
+ Limiters and Switches
+ Low Noise Amplifiers
+ Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
+ Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
+ Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
+ Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
+ Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
+ To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.
**What we're looking for in you:**
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
+ An accomplished Electronics Design Engineer with a strong background in physics, mathematics or similar, ideally with a solid understanding of RF circuit design.
+ Understanding of mechanical design achieved through development work and transferring products to production stage.
+ Experience of working on and leading engineering projects.
+ Familiarity with RF design techniques and tools such as the 3D EM simulation software CST or HFSS etc.
+ Experience with other higher frequency electronic circuit design tools, Microwave Office, ADS.
+ Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
+ Good communication skills - able to understand and report tasks, risks, etc.
+ Presentation skills - able to prepare professional technical reports and presentations to customers, suppliers and within Teledyne.
+ Team working - both with peers and support staff.
+ The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.
**We offer a range of benefits that include:**
+ Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that **matches employee contributions up to 7%**
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Salary sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
+ Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
+ Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year
+ Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
+ Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
+ Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
+ Cycle to Work scheme
+ Enhanced family-friendly benefits
+ Company sick pay
+ Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
+ Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
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You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

**Be visionary**
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
**Job Description**
**Company Overview:**
Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets.
We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.
**What you'll be involved in:**
Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for either:
+ an experienced RF Engineer or
+ an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer
This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
+ Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;
>Systems
>Converters
>Transceivers
>Frequency measurement systems
>VCOs and synthesizers
>Detector Log Video Amplifiers
>Limiters and Switches
>Low Noise Amplifiers
+ Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
+ Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
+ Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
+ Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
+ Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
+ To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.
**What we're looking for in you:**
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
+ An accomplished RF and Microwave Design Engineer with experience in a broad range of RF design.
+ Understanding of mechanical design through development and product transfer.
+ Experience in the design of complex RF microwave components, systems and sub-systems used within the Defence, Communications or Aerospace Industry.
+ Experience of RF design up to 40GHz.
+ Experienced with 3D EM simulation tools CST, HFSS etc.
+ Experience with other microwave design tools AWR, ADS etc.
+ Assist with the technical classification of products for export.
+ Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
+ Good communication skills - able to understand and report tasks, risks etc.
+ Team working - both with peers and support staff.
+ The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.
**Company Benefits**
Teledyne UK offer a wide range of benefits that include:
+ Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
+ Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
+ 25 days holiday per annum.
+ Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year.
+ Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
+ Employee Assistance Programme.
+ Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
+ Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
+ Cycle to Work scheme.
+ Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
+ Company sick pay.
+ Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
.
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

**Be visionary**
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
**Job Description**
Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.
**What you'll be involved in:**
Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for either:
+ an experienced RF Engineer or
+ an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer
This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
+ Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;
+ Systems
+ Converters
+ Transceivers
+ Frequency measurement systems
+ VCOs and synthesizers
+ Detector Log Video Amplifiers
+ Limiters and Switches
+ Low Noise Amplifiers
+ Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
+ Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
+ Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
+ Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
+ Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
+ To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.
**What we're looking for in you:**
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
+ An accomplished Electronics Design Engineer with a strong background in physics, mathematics or similar, ideally with a solid understanding of RF circuit design.
+ Understanding of mechanical design achieved through development work and transferring products to production stage.
+ Experience of working on and leading engineering projects.
+ Familiarity with RF design techniques and tools such as the 3D EM simulation software CST or HFSS etc.
+ Experience with other higher frequency electronic circuit design tools, Microwave Office, ADS.
+ Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
+ Good communication skills - able to understand and report tasks, risks, etc.
+ Presentation skills - able to prepare professional technical reports and presentations to customers, suppliers and within Teledyne.
+ Team working - both with peers and support staff.
+ The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.
**We offer a range of benefits that include:**
+ Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that **matches employee contributions up to 7%**
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Salary sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
+ Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
+ Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year
+ Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
+ Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
+ Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
+ Cycle to Work scheme
+ Enhanced family-friendly benefits
+ Company sick pay
+ Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
+ Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
.
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

I'm recruiting for a telecommunications and defence company in Gloucester who are looking for a Senior RF Engineer.

The work involves development of RF circuitry in Microwave Office / Altium up to 6GHz for power amplifiers. Any knowledge of high-speed/high-power switching, power amplifiers or filtering is beneficial.

ROLE: Senior RF Engineer

LOCATION:Gloucester

SALARY: up to 90,000

Essential skills for the Senior RF Engineer are:

• RF design up to 6GHz
• Microwave office / Altium proficiency
• Power amplifiers, high-speed / high-power switching
• Ability for basic UK clearance (UK or NATO passport)

Beneficial skills:

• LabView

The work is on-site in Gloucester. A generous benefits package (including relocation package) can be discussed in interview stage.

If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with me directly with any questions.

Cheers,

Nathan

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Up to 85,000 per annum
Job Reference:

Polytec are looking for a Team Leader for our client based just north of Cambridge. This role involves some travelling therefore you will need to have a full, clean driving licence and own transport.

Responsibilities:

* Managing a team of RF design engineers
* Technical design and specification of RF circuitry
* Technical requirements analysis
* Resolution of design and integration issues
* Type approval support
* Technical support to end customers
* Regular reporting to senior stakeholders

Requirements:

* Degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications or similar
* Extensive experience in RF design and development
* In-depth knowledge of RF systems and technologies
* Proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring engineering teams
* Excellent project management skills
* Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Proficiency in RF design tools and software

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!