Senior / RF Engineer (Amplifiers)
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Electronics engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£52,000
(£26.67 per hour)
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Description
Based onsite / Hybrid working available – minimum 3 days onsite per week
About Us
Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About The Role
We now have an opportunity for a Radio Frequency Engineer or Senior RF Engineer to support the RF Group with a high level of expertise in the design, development, operation and maintenance of RF high and low power systems.
You Will Contribute To The Overall Work Of The RF Group With Responsibility For Certain Aspects Of The RF Systems Including
About Us
Diamond Light Source is one of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities. We’re home to the UK’s synchrotron light source – a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About The Role
We now have an opportunity for a Radio Frequency Engineer or Senior RF Engineer to support the RF Group with a high level of expertise in the design, development, operation and maintenance of RF high and low power systems.
You Will Contribute To The Overall Work Of The RF Group With Responsibility For Certain Aspects Of The RF Systems Including
- Development of new RF equipment and carry out assembly and test.
About You
You should hold a degree in relevant discipline (e.g. RF or Electronics Engineering) or demonstrate equivalent experience.
As Well As Experience In The Following Areas
- Design, production and testing of RF circuits
- Supervision of procurement contracts.
- High-power RF measurement and data analysis
- Hands-on experience in RF transmission lines such as waveguides and high-power coaxial assembly.
- High power solid-state and/or IOT amplifiers.
- Particle accelerator RF systems.
- Electrical and electronic fault finding in complex systems.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us which role you are applying for and why you believe you are suitable.
The initial closing date for applications is 15th March 2026, however, applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.
The initial closing date for applications is 15th March 2026, however, applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.