Job Description

Role: RF Designer

Salary: £65k

Location: Stevenage – 3 -4 days a week on site

Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for security clearance. This role can only accept British or Dual including British Citizenship.

Copello have partnered with a global defence company. They are looking for an RF Design Engineer with hands-on expertise to drive the research, design, and testing of high-performance RF tech across challenging environments.

What you’ll do:

• Design and prototype RF circuits (30 MHz–30 GHz) including LNAs, HPAs, filters, and modulators
• Lead RF testing and troubleshooting using VNAs, spectrum analysers, and more
• Work on-site 3–4 days/week in our state-of-the-art labs
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate RF designs into complex defence systems

What you bring:

• Proven RF component-level design experience
• Strong hands-on lab skills (soldering, fault-finding, testing)
• Familiarity with tools like Microwave Office & design-for-manufacture best practices
• British citizenship (or dual UK ) required for security clearance

Why join?

• Bonus of up to £2,500
• Up to 15 days flexi-leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Up to 14% pension
• Free parking
• Hybrid and part time options available

Apply on LinkedIn or email a copy of your CV to molly@copello.co.uk