RF Engineer

Company: Teledyne Microwave UK

Location: Saltaire

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

What you'll be involved in:

Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for either:

an experienced RF Engineer or
an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer

This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;
Systems
Transceivers
Frequency measurement systems
VCOs and synthesizers
Limiters and Switches
Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.

What we're looking for in you:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

An accomplished Electronics Design Engineer with a strong background in physics, mathematics or similar, ideally with a solid understanding of RF circuit design.
Understanding of mechanical design achieved through development work and transferring products to production stage.
Experience of working on and leading engineering projects.
Familiarity with RF design techniques and tools such as the 3D EM simulation software CST or HFSS etc.
Experience with other higher frequency electronic circuit design tools, Microwave Office, ADS.
Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
Good communication skills – able to understand and report tasks, risks, etc.
Presentation skills – able to prepare professional technical reports and presentations to customers, suppliers and within Teledyne.
Team working – both with peers and support staff.
The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.

We offer a range of benefits that include:

Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Company sick pay
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time