Octagon Group
RF & MMIC Design Engineer
Requirements
We're looking for engineers who have completed a Master's or PhD specializing in RF & Microwave Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related fields. Exposure to RF circuit design, MMIC or RFIC design, and laboratory testing is highly advantageous.
Job Description
Junior RF & MMIC Design Engineer
Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Benefits
Visa Sponsorship Available
Are you a Master's or PhD graduate looking to launch your career in RF and MMIC design?
We're recruiting on behalf of an innovative engineering company developing cutting-edge RF, microwave and mmWave technologies for customers across defence, satellite communications and next-generation wireless applications.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a small team of experienced RF engineers where you'll receive hands-on mentoring while working on real-world MMIC, RFIC and microwave design projects.
The Role
You'll support the design and development of high-frequency RF circuits and semiconductor technologies, working across the full product lifecycle from simulation through to laboratory testing and customer delivery.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of technologies including RFICs, MMICs, microwave circuits, power amplifiers, filters, matching networks and RF modules.
Working alongside senior engineers, you'll gain experience in:
- RF & Microwave circuit design
- MMIC and RFIC development
- RF simulation and modelling
- RF laboratory testing and characterisation
- PCB integration and RF module development
- Design validation and optimisation
- Customer-driven engineering projects
We're Looking For
We're particularly interested in engineers who have completed a Master's or PhD specialising in:
- RF & Microwave Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Communications Engineering
- Microwave & Wireless Systems
- Semiconductor Device Engineering
You'll ideally have exposure to some of the following:
- RF circuit design
- MMIC or RFIC design
- Microwave engineering
- RF simulation tools (ADS, Microwave Office, Cadence, CST or HFSS)
- S-Parameters and Smith Charts
- Power amplifiers, LNAs, filters or mixers
- PCB design for RF applications
- Laboratory testing using VNAs, Spectrum Analysers or Signal Generators
Industrial placements, internships or university research projects in RF, microwave or semiconductor technologies would be highly advantageous.
What You'll Receive
- Mentoring from experienced RF & MMIC engineers
- Exposure to cutting-edge RF and semiconductor technology
- Opportunity to work across the complete design lifecycle
- Career progression into a specialist RF/MMIC Design Engineer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates already in the UK or overseas
Education
Skills
About Octagon Group
Octagon Group – Shaping the Future of Tech & Engineering... one person at a time. Octagon Group is a specialist recruitment partner for companies at the forefront of R&D, innovation, and advanced engineering. We work with pioneering organisations developing next-generation electronics, embedded systems, and complex technology solutions across industries such as aerospace, medical devices, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial tech. We connect technical teams with the brightest minds in engineering - from electronics and software to manufacturing and leadership. Whether you’re scaling up a new product, building a critical team, or growing at pace, we deliver recruitment solutions that are precise, flexible, and aligned to your goals. We offer permanent and contract recruitment, executive search, headhunt campaigns, and embedded RPO models. If you're designing, developing, or engineering the future—we want to be part of that journey. For more information, and to discuss Octagon Groups recruitment solutions, please contact us on +44 (0) 1525 306225 or email info@octagonGroup.co.uk . Visit http://www.OctagonGroup.co.uk to find out more.