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Principal RF Hardware Engineer

Service ServiceOld Catton, Norwich🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£85k/yr
Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Old Catton, Norwich, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Principal RF Hardware Engineer<br />Norwich<br />£85,000 per annum<br />Hybrid / On-site<br />Service Service is recruiting for an experienced Principal RF Hardware Engineer to join an established engineering business developing precision RF and electrical calibration equipment.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />An excellent opportunity for a highly experienced RF engineer to take technical ownership of complex, high-performance RF hardware within a specialist engineering environment.<br />If you’re interested, then please click “Apply Now”.<br />A member of our team at Service Service will be in touch to discuss your application

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