RF Engineer

Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta.RF Engineer (Radio Frequency Engineer)Stockport, Greater ManchesterDesign the RF Technology Behind Advanced Laser SystemsAre you passionate about RF design, high-power electronics and solving technically complex challenges?At Novanta, we are recognised globally for our advanced laser and electro-optics technologies. Our products support industrial manufacturing, coding, marking, cutting and scientific applications across the globe, with more than 250,000 laser systems in use worldwide.We are expanding our engineering capability and are seeking an RF Engineer to help develop the next generation of RF power systems driving our advanced CO₂ laser technologies.The OpportunityYou will work at the forefront of RF development within a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for both new product innovation and continuous improvement.This role offers true technical depth, combining RF amplifier design, experimentation, testing and problem-solving in an environment where your expertise will directly influence product performance and reliability.What you will be doing:Designing RF electronics for laser excitation systemsDeveloping next-generation RF amplifiers from concept through productionConducting RF testing, measurement and characterisationDesigning prototypes and experimental test equipmentCreating schematics, PCB layouts and BOMsAnalysing performance data and translating results into actionable improvementsSupporting manufacturing and continuous improvement activitiesTroubleshooting complex technical issuesIdentifying and evaluating emerging RF technologies and componentsWhat you will bring:Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (MSc advantageous)Practical RF development experienceExperience taking products from concept through productionStrong RF amplifier knowledgeExpertise in HF/VHF systemsPCB design and RF layout experienceUnderstanding of FCC and CE compliance requirementsStrong experimental and analytical problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teamsDesirable Experience:RF plasma power suppliesThermal managementAltium DesignerADS, AWR or Spice simulation toolsPythonC/C++Solid-state RF amplifier designWhy Engineers Join Novanta:Work on genuinely challenging RF problemsDevelop technology used globallyInfluence new product development from the earliest stagesCollaborate with highly experienced multidisciplinary engineering teamsExposure to advanced laser physics and RF technologyCareer growth within a global technology leaderBuild Technology That MattersIf you are excited by designing innovative RF solutions and working on products that push technical boundaries, we would love to hear from you.Join Novanta and help create the technologies powering the next generation of advanced manufacturing and photonics solutions. If you are interested in this role of RF Engineer, apply today, or reach out to Rebecca Pelham to discuss further.We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.SummaryLocation: Stockport, United KingdomType: Full time