Description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

RF Engineer (Radio Frequency Engineer)

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Design the RF Technology Behind Advanced Laser Systems

Are you passionate about RF design, high-power electronics and solving technically complex challenges?

At Novanta, we are recognised globally for our advanced laser and electro-optics technologies. Our products support industrial manufacturing, coding, marking, cutting and scientific applications across the globe, with more than 250,000 laser systems in use worldwide.

We are expanding our engineering capability and are seeking an RF Engineer to help develop the next generation of RF power systems driving our advanced CO₂ laser technologies.

The Opportunity

You will work at the forefront of RF development within a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for both new product innovation and continuous improvement.

This role offers true technical depth, combining RF amplifier design, experimentation, testing and problem-solving in an environment where your expertise will directly influence product performance and reliability.

What you will be doing:

Designing RF electronics for laser excitation systems
Developing next-generation RF amplifiers from concept through production
Conducting RF testing, measurement and characterisation
Designing prototypes and experimental test equipment
Creating schematics, PCB layouts and BOMs
Analysing performance data and translating results into actionable improvements
Supporting manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
Troubleshooting complex technical issues
Identifying and evaluating emerging RF technologies and components

What you will bring:

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (MSc advantageous)
Practical RF development experience
Experience taking products from concept through production
Strong RF amplifier knowledge
Expertise in HF/VHF systems
PCB design and RF layout experience
Understanding of FCC and CE compliance requirements
Strong experimental and analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams

Desirable Experience:

RF plasma power supplies
Thermal management
Altium Designer
ADS, AWR or Spice simulation tools
Python
C/C++
Solid-state RF amplifier design

Why Engineers Join Novanta:

Work on genuinely challenging RF problems
Develop technology used globally
Influence new product development from the earliest stages
Collaborate with highly experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams
Exposure to advanced laser physics and RF technology
Career growth within a global technology leader

Build Technology That Matters

If you are excited by designing innovative RF solutions and working on products that push technical boundaries, we would love to hear from you.

Join Novanta and help create the technologies powering the next generation of advanced manufacturing and photonics solutions. If you are interested in this role of RF Engineer, apply today, or reach out to Rebecca Pelham to discuss further.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

RF Engineer