Radio Frequency Engineer

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🔧 Contract RF / Hardware Engineer (Long Wave Radio | Sub-GHz Radar)

We’re seeking an experienced RF / Hardware Engineer to support an ongoing long-wave radio and sub-GHz radar project. This is a hands‑on, technical contract role, ideal for someone with strong mixed‑signal and RF design skills who enjoys solving complex hardware challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design, development, and optimisation of long-wave radar systems
• Working across RF front‑end design, signal integrity, and mixed‑signal hardware
• Supporting PCB‑level design, testing, and integration of sub‑GHz components
• Collaborating with a small, focused engineering team on innovative low‑frequency RF solutions

Qualifications

• Proven background in RF / analog circuit design (ideally sub‑GHz or long‑wave systems)
• Experience with mixed‑signal electronics, filtering, and impedance matching
• Some hardware engineering experience (schematic capture, board bring‑up, debugging)
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes)
• Comfortable working independently 1–2 days per week — on‑site or remotely
• Flexible working pattern — ideal for contractors or engineers seeking part‑time projects
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced radar and RF innovation
• Work alongside an experienced team pushing the limits of long‑wave communications

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Staffing and Recruiting

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