Senior RF Engineer

Senior RF Engineer

iO Associates are currently partnered with an innovative engineering organisation seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join their hybrid team in Delft, Netherlands. You’ll evaluate, optimise and troubleshoot RF systems across advanced programmes, with a focus on solving complex EMI/EMC challenges. This role suits an engineer with strong RF and microwave fundamentals and hands-on experience delivering systems from concept through to validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out RF and antenna simulations using industry-standard tools to assess and predict performance
• Develop and execute verification and validation test plans
• Analyse test and simulation data to identify faults and optimise performance
• Investigate and resolve RF-related issues including interference, noise and EMC challenges
• Apply best practices in grounding, shielding and filtering
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate RF subsystems into wider products
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including reports and specifications
• Support field trials and system-level performance assessments
• Maintain awareness of emerging RF technologies and engineering approaches

Requirements & Desirable Experience

• Degree (BSc/MSc or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience in RF engineering or RF system design
• Strong understanding of RF principles, microwave engineering and antenna design
• Experience with tools such as HFSS, CST, MATLAB, Genesys or Python
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (e.g. spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, network analysers)
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and compliance techniques
• Familiarity with international RF/EMC standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of RF PCB design and layout considerations
• Experience with RF prototyping and analogue system development
• Exposure to developing tools or scripts for RF analysis and testing
• Strong communication skills in English
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and operate independently

If you’re ready to take ownership of cutting-edge RF challenges in a forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you, apply now or reach out to iO Associates for a confidential discussion.