RF Engineer

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Stockport, Cheshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and develop RF electronics and high-power RF amplifiers for CO₂ laser excitation systems. Tasks include RF testing and characterisation, prototype and PCB design, BOM creation, data analysis, troubleshooting, supporting manufacture and continuous improvement, and evaluating emerging RF technologies.
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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 ManchesterDesign the RF Technology Behind Advanced Laser SystemsAre 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.

Skills Required

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

Novanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.

  • Healthcare Strength Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
  • Retirement Support A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.

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The Company
HQ: Bedford, MA
2,075 Employees

What We Do

Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)

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