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Date Added: Fri 23/05/2025

RF/Microwave Engineer

Edinburgh, EH2, UK
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Company: HERNSHEAD RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Salary: £70 - £80/hour

About this Position:

We are seeking a Senior or Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to design, commission, and test RF/Microwave circuits for airborne radar systems. The role is based in Edinburgh with potential for hybrid working after initial onsite familiarisation. You may also lead and mentor junior engineers.

Job Responsibilities:

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Design and develop RF/Microwave circuits

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Create and maintain technical documentation

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Support hardware/system integration and verification

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Ensure configuration control of designs

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Report on technical progress

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Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers

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Lead small engineering teams (if applicable)

Experience Required:

Essential:

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5+ years in RF/Microwave design

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Experience with PCB materials, sub-systems, amplifiers, MMICs, and passive structures

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Proficiency in tools such as AWR, CST, ADS

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Strong knowledge of radar/RF systems

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Full hardware design lifecycle experience

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Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

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Background in aerospace/defence

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Experience with DDS, PLL, DAC/ADC, low-noise and phase noise design

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Familiarity with requirements tools and team supervision

Qualifications:

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Degree in Electronic Engineering or related STEM subject

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UK citizenship required for SC clearance (existing clearance preferred)
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