Senior Microwave Filter Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Yeadon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

RF and Microwave Filter design Microwave Office CST Studio Spark3D Tolerance/yield analysis Power handling assessment VNA tuning DFM

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Microwave Filter Design Engineer

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Yeadon, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimetre-wave (mmWave) subsystems, specialising in mission-critical communication networks. Since 1977, we have built a strong reputation as trusted partners to global technology leaders across the telecommunications infrastructure, aerospace and defence, space, and critical communications sectors. Our legacy of innovation and engineering excellence has positioned us at the forefront of advanced connectivity solutions worldwide, and we continue to grow as we deliver cutting-edge technology for some of the most exciting programmes in the industry.

The purpose of this role is to deliver comprehensive and strategic microwave filter engineering leadership throughout the entirety of RF and Microwave Filter projects, ensuring excellence from initial concept through to final execution. This role encompasses oversight and guidance in all phases of project development, facilitating seamless collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal results.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Take full responsibility for all aspects of filter and sub-system design, including simulation, prototyping and validation.
  • Contribute to Research and Development into next generation filter solutions.
  • Support Sales functions during the quotation phases including technical correspondence with customers.
  • Compile and verify design documentation, such as design logbooks, data packs, peer reviews in preparation for design release and production.
  • Deliver fully verified and documented designs in line with project-defined technical, schedule and cost constraints.
  • Prepare and review tollgate documentation in accordance with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ‘New Product Introduction’ (NPI) procedures.
  • Proactively participate in design reviews, and initiate design reviews to mitigate risk when appropriate.
  • Conduct all aspects of design verification and validation including preparation of test specifications, test reports and reliability testing/evaluation.
  • Maintain an up-to-date, comprehensive design compliance matrix, referencing robust evidence of compliance data for assigned designs.
  • Solve problems and diagnose faults in manufactured products during product introduction – including defining and training-out diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

  • Relevant Degree (or equivalent) preferably in RF/Microwave Engineering.
  • Proficiency in using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, and CST Studio and Spark3D.
  • Significant experience of RF and Microwave Filter design including tolerance/yield analysis, power handling / temperature drift assessment, MTBF calculations and DFM.
  • Demonstrable hands-on experience of tuning RF and microwave filters using VNA’s, power handling and temperature tests.
  • Must be a highly motivated individual able to interface effectively with internal and external customers

Benefits

We recognise the value of exceptional talent. That's why this role is backed by an outstanding salary and benefits package, benchmarked close to the top of the sector.

Please call our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on [contact hidden] (anytime) if you would like to chat about this role, clarify the salary, benefits or request a job description before investing your time applying.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

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