Octagon Group
Senior RF Design Engineer
Requirements
Candidates should have a degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline and experience in RF, microwave, or mmWave design. Knowledge of RF simulation tools and experience with RF systems are also required.
Job Description
Senior RF Design Engineer
Cambridge | £60,000 - £90,000 + Benefits | Sponsorship Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for RF Engineers at multiple levels to join a growing engineering organisation developing advanced RF and microwave technology for telecommunications, aerospace, defence and next-generation communications applications.
Working within a highly experienced team and supported by state-of-the-art design, manufacturing and test facilities, you'll play a key role in the development of innovative RF and microwave products from concept through to production.
Whether you're an experienced RF Design Engineer looking to take the next step or a Principal-level Engineer seeking greater technical influence, there are opportunities available to match your experience and career ambitions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing RF and microwave circuits, modules and subsystems.
- Performing RF simulation, modelling and analysis.
- Supporting product development from concept, prototyping and verification through to manufacture.
- Conducting system line-up, performance and tolerance analysis.
- Working closely with mechanical, electronics, manufacturing and test teams.
- Supporting design reviews, technical investigations and product improvement activities.
- Contributing to the development of next-generation communications and defence technologies.
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring opportunities for more senior-level positions.
What We're Looking For
- Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, RF & Microwave Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience in RF, microwave or mmWave design and development.
- Knowledge of RF simulation and design tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, CST, HFSS, EMPro or similar.
- Experience working on amplifiers, filters, transceivers, antennas, RF front-ends, modules or complete RF systems.
Why Apply?
- Salary ranging from £60,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunities from mid-level through to Principal Engineer.
- Work on cutting-edge RF and microwave technology.
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
- Modern engineering facilities with in-house design, manufacturing and test capabilities.
- Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates already based in the UK or looking to relocate.
If you're passionate about RF engineering and want to work on challenging projects within a collaborative, technology-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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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.