Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Senior RF Design Engineer | Australian Made Communications Technology Every day across Australia, GME technology is helping people stay connected, stay safe, and get home safely. From UHF CB radios trusted by four-wheel drivers, transport operators and emergency services, to emergency beacons that play a critical role in search and rescue operations, our products are designed, engineered and manufactured right here in Australia. For more than 65 years, GME has built a reputation for creating reliable communication and safety technology that performs in the harshest conditions. We're proudly Australian-owned and one of the few companies in our industry with end-to-end capabilities spanning research, design, engineering, testing and manufacturing. We're now looking for a Senior RF Design Engineer to join our Engineering team and help shape the next generation of communication and safety products used across Australia and beyond. Why this role is different This isn't a role where you'll be designing components that disappear into someone else's product. At GME, you'll work on complete RF design systems that make it into the hands of customers and are relied upon in real-world, mission-critical situations. You'll have the opportunity to: Design and develop RF solutions for market-leading communication and emergency beacon productsInfluence technical direction and product architectureWork closely with electronics, mechanical, firmware and manufacturing teamsTake products from concept through to productionValidate designs using dedicated RF test and development facilitiesContribute to products that have a genuine impact on safety and rescue outcomes If you enjoy solving challenging RF problems and want to see your designs make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing As a Senior RF Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design, development and optimisation of RF circuits and systems for new and existing GME products. You'll: Design RF circuits including amplifiers, filters, mixers and oscillatorsDevelop, simulate, analyse and optimise RF system performancePrototype, test and validate RF designs using industry-standard test equipmentLead RF design activities across the product development lifecycleInvestigate complex technical issues and implement robust engineering solutionsSupport schematic capture, component selection and PCB design reviewsEnsure designs meet regulatory, performance and manufacturing requirementsWork closely with manufacturing teams to transition products successfully into productionCollaborate with project managers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver projects on time and to specificationContribute to technical documentation, design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives What we're looking for We're interested in engineers who are passionate about RF design and enjoy creating products that solve real-world problems. You'll bring: Essential Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a related disciplineExtensive experience designing and developing RF circuits and systemsStrong knowledge of RF amplifiers, filters, oscillators, mixers and associated design principlesExperience with RF simulation and design tools such as ADS, LTspice and AltiumHands-on experience with PCB design, prototyping, bring-up and validationStrong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skillsExperience using RF test equipment including spectrum analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes and power metersExcellent communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teamsEligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance Highly regarded Experience developing communication or radio-based productsKnowledge of analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuit designExperience with radio modulation techniques including AM, FM and digital radio technologiesExperience working within ISO9001, AS9100 or similar quality environmentsExperience supporting products from concept through manufacturing and production release Join us At GME, engineering sits at the heart of what we do. If you're an experienced RF Engineer looking for an opportunity to solve meaningful technical challenges, build products used in the real world, and be part of a team that's proud of the impact it makes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help engineer the technology Australians rely on when communication matters most.