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Lead RF Design Engineer

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Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£75k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Lead RF Design Engineer

📍 Hertfordshire
💰 Circa £75,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits
🏡 Hybrid Working (Typically 3 Days On-site)

The Opportunity

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced RF Engineer to join a growing Electronics Engineering team focused on the design and development of advanced RF and antenna technologies.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering responsibility, giving you the opportunity to lead talented engineers whilst contributing to the delivery of complex, high-performance RF systems. Working alongside technical specialists, project teams and engineering leadership, you'll play a key role in driving both project success and team development.

The position offers clear progression opportunities for individuals interested in either advanced technical leadership or people management pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of RF engineers, providing day-to-day technical guidance and support.
Take ownership of complex RF design activities from concept through to delivery.
Support the planning, coordination and execution of engineering work packages.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative RF solutions.
Drive technical excellence and best practice across design, testing and validation activities.
Ensure projects are delivered to quality, cost and schedule targets.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with engineers who can demonstrate:

A strong track record of delivering complex RF design projects within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Previous experience leading technical teams, work packages or engineering projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to motivate, develop and support high-performing engineering teams.

Technical Experience

Candidates should have practical experience in several of the following areas:

RF Design & Development

RF circuit design across a broad frequency spectrum (approximately 30MHz to 30GHz).
Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA).
High Power Amplifiers (HPA).
Filters, local oscillators and synthesisers.
Modulator and transceiver design.

Electronics Engineering

Analogue electronics.
Digital electronics.
Power supply design and integration.

Design Tools

Microwave Office.
HFSS.
RF and antenna simulation tools.

Manufacturing & Delivery

Design for Manufacture (DFM).
Design for Test (DFT).
Manufacturing processes and product realisation.

Project Leadership

Task planning and delivery management.
Project scheduling and resource planning.
Experience using tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary package
Annual bonus scheme
Generous pension contribution
Flexible and hybrid working options
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Career progression into technical specialist or engineering management pathways
Opportunity to work on highly advanced RF and communications technologies within a collaborative engineering environmentIf you're an experienced RF professional looking to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

Reference: 225398915

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CV-Library

Lead RF Design Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£75k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Lead RF Design Engineer

📍 Hertfordshire
💰 Circa £75,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits
🏡 Hybrid Working (Typically 3 Days On-site)

The Opportunity

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced RF Engineer to join a growing Electronics Engineering team focused on the design and development of advanced RF and antenna technologies.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering responsibility, giving you the opportunity to lead talented engineers whilst contributing to the delivery of complex, high-performance RF systems. Working alongside technical specialists, project teams and engineering leadership, you'll play a key role in driving both project success and team development.

The position offers clear progression opportunities for individuals interested in either advanced technical leadership or people management pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of RF engineers, providing day-to-day technical guidance and support.
Take ownership of complex RF design activities from concept through to delivery.
Support the planning, coordination and execution of engineering work packages.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative RF solutions.
Drive technical excellence and best practice across design, testing and validation activities.
Ensure projects are delivered to quality, cost and schedule targets.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with engineers who can demonstrate:

A strong track record of delivering complex RF design projects within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Previous experience leading technical teams, work packages or engineering projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to motivate, develop and support high-performing engineering teams.

Technical Experience

Candidates should have practical experience in several of the following areas:

RF Design & Development

RF circuit design across a broad frequency spectrum (approximately 30MHz to 30GHz).
Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA).
High Power Amplifiers (HPA).
Filters, local oscillators and synthesisers.
Modulator and transceiver design.

Electronics Engineering

Analogue electronics.
Digital electronics.
Power supply design and integration.

Design Tools

Microwave Office.
HFSS.
RF and antenna simulation tools.

Manufacturing & Delivery

Design for Manufacture (DFM).
Design for Test (DFT).
Manufacturing processes and product realisation.

Project Leadership

Task planning and delivery management.
Project scheduling and resource planning.
Experience using tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary package
Annual bonus scheme
Generous pension contribution
Flexible and hybrid working options
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Career progression into technical specialist or engineering management pathways
Opportunity to work on highly advanced RF and communications technologies within a collaborative engineering environmentIf you're an experienced RF professional looking to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website
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Reference: 225398915

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