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Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer - Electronic Warfare Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire (Hybrid) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer to join a confidential, UK-based defence technology organisation specialising in electronic warfare systems. This role sits within a growing and highly capable RF engineering team developing advanced antenna and RF subsystems across HF to SHF frequencies for complex, mission-critical applications. This position is ideal for an experienced, hands-on RF and antenna engineer who enjoys technical ownership, solving complex electromagnetic challenges, and mentoring junior engineers, while contributing to the development of a strong UK-based R&D capability. Main Responsibilities of the Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer (Lincoln / Hybrid): Design, simulate, and develop RF and microwave antenna systems for electronic warfare applications
Own antenna and RF design activities from concept through simulation, prototyping, test, and production handover
Carry out electromagnetic modelling and optimisation using CST, HFSS, Keysight ADS and Microwave Office
Act as a senior technical contributor on projects, supporting architectural decisions and design reviews
Collaborate closely with RF, electronics, systems, and mechanical engineers to ensure optimal system integration
Support development of RF subsystems including filters, amplifiers, switches, and associated control interfaces
Perform antenna, RF, and EMC testing, correlating lab results with simulation data
Produce high-quality technical documentation and contribute to internal and customer-facing reviews
Mentor and technically support junior RF and antenna engineers within the team
Support proposal activity, requirements definition, and early-stage concept development where required Requirements of the Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer (Lincoln / Hybrid): Proven experience in RF and microwave antenna design for defence, electronic warfare, or other high-reliability environments
Strong grounding in electromagnetic theory, RF propagation, and antenna performance metrics
Hands-on experience with CST, HFSS, Keysight Microwave Office and ADS
Practical experience across simulation, prototyping, measurement, and validation
Experience contributing to or leading technical projects and mentoring junior engineers
Ability to communicate complex RF concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams
British passport holder required due to security clearance requirements Working Pattern & Benefits: Full-time, permanent role
Hybrid working, with regular onsite presence in Lincoln
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic warfare antenna and RF technology
Technically driven environment with strong long-term career progression To apply for this Senior RF Antenna Design Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana: (phone number removed)