RF Systems Engineer
Location: Essex
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000
Description:
A global Defence & Security company are looking for an RF Systems Engineer to join their engineering team developing novel communication and security solutions.
Responsibilities:
* Design RF system frameworks, conducting trade studies to optimize performance, cost, timeline, and risk from low to mid maturity levels.
* Integrate contributions from antenna, RF hardware, signal processing, electronics, firmware, and software experts for complete systems.
* Communicate technical approaches to clients and partners, delivering updates, justifications, and development paths.
* Coordinate with engineering and project leads to achieve milestones and uphold quality requirements.
* Aid in generating fresh RF concepts, including proof-of-concept work and initial assessments.
Key Skills/Experience Required:
* Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or another relevant discipline
* RF Systems
* RF components/sub-systems (Antennas, front-end circuits, signal chains, and overall integration)
* System planning, analysis, and modelling.
* Experience with product life cycle design from early stage concepts
* Solid presentation abilities for client interactions and technical reviews.
* Strong teamwork across technical and operational groups.
* Eligible for at least UK SC level clearance
Bonus skills/Nice to have’s:
* EM theory
* RF/DSP tools, and simulation software.
* Knowledge of radar/EW
* Experience with full-system testing and verification.
* Defence protocols, tools or standards (e.g., DOORS, SysML).
Benefits:
* Bonus
* Strong pension contribution
* Stock options
* Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
* Flexible lifestyle discounts and green care options
If you are interested and think you have the skills required as an RF Systems Engineer, please don’t hesitate to apply.