Principal RF Hardware Engineer

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