Principal RF Hardware Engineer

Principal RF Hardware Engineer Norwich £85,000 per annum Hybrid / On-site Service Service is recruiting for an experienced Principal RF Hardware Engineer to join an established engineering business developing precision RF and electrical calibration equipment. This is a senior technical role responsible for the design, simulation, validation and lifecycle of RF and mixed-signal hardware, from concept through to production. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture and design of precision RF and mixed-signal hardware.
• Design across DC to 27GHz, with 50GHz+ experience desirable.
• Perform RF simulation, modelling and analysis using tools such as ADS, AWR, HFSS or CST.
• Use VNAs, spectrum/phase-noise analysers, signal generators, power meters and TDRs.
• Lead design reviews, verification, risk management and component obsolescence.
• Work closely with manufacturing and test teams on design-for-manufacture and yield.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the engineering team.
• Contribute to future RF technology and product development.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, RF or Microwave Engineering.
• 10+ years' hands-on precision RF/mixed-signal hardware experience.
• Proven track record of taking RF products into production.
• Strong knowledge of low phase noise, signal generation, frequency conversion and signal integrity.
• Experience with RF simulation and test equipment.
• Good understanding of metrology and measurement traceability.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills.

An excellent opportunity for a highly experienced RF engineer to take technical ownership of complex, high-performance RF hardware within a specialist engineering environment. If you’re interested, then please click “Apply Now”. A member of our team at Service Service will be in touch to discuss your application