Senior RF/ Microwave Engineer

Company: Quest Global Services
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will design, validate and deliver RF/ Microwave circuitry for airborne radar systems. You will work within a diverse engineering team supporting hardware and system-level integration for complex platforms. You’ll tackle high-frequency design challenges, document deliverables, and maintain configuration control, while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers the chance to shape cutting-edge radar technology for Fortune 500 customers and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality RF/ Microwave circuit designs
  • Document and record engineering deliverables
  • Support hardware and system-level integration and verification
  • Maintain designs under configuration control
  • Provide progress reports on milestones
  • Supervise less experienced RF/Microwave engineers on the project

Key requirements

  • Microwave PCB materials & design techniques
  • Microwave Sub-System design
  • Microwave power amplifier design & technology
  • Design of complex microwave switch matrix
  • Application of microwave GaAs/ GaN MMICs
  • Design of complex passive microwave structures
  • S-parameter manipulation
  • EM 3D and 2D simulation techniques
  • Non-linear circuit simulation and modelling
  • Matching network design
  • Microwave component selection
  • Understanding of Radar/RF Systems (frequency synthesizer, receiver architectures)
  • General RF/Microwave PCB-level design with COTS components
  • Proficient in RF/Microwave design tools: AWR Microwave Office, CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, or AWR Visual System Simulator
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • Clear communication and documentation
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Microwave circuit design
  • Sub-system design for RF/Microwave
  • PA design and GaAs/GaN MMICs

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Posted: October 1st, 2026