RF Engineer
Bath – On site role
£50,000-£90,000
Hiring at all levels – Junior/Mid/Senior
We are currently partnering with a leading communications and technology organisation who are looking to appoint an RF Engineer to support a portfolio of critical UK programmes.
Our client operates within a highly technical engineering environment where satellite communications, RF systems, and infrastructure projects play a key role in delivering mission‑critical services. They work closely with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, implement, and maintain complex communications solutions across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in RF engineering, SATCOM systems, or systems engineering who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to installation, testing, commissioning, and operational support.
In role, you will lead antenna and RF engineering activities across multiple projects, working closely with engineering, operations, programme, and supplier teams to ensure technical compliance, successful delivery, and adherence to customer and regulatory requirements. You will also support technical governance activities, supplier engagement, and systems engineering deliverables throughout project execution.
The role is based in Bath and is an on‑site role. The role also requires candidates to be eligible for SC clearance. Dual Citizens accepted.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead antenna and RF engineering activities across multiple UK programmes
- Support requirements capture, analysis, and systems engineering deliverables
- Review technical designs and ensure compliance with customer, programme, and industry requirements
- Produce and maintain technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance and successful delivery
- Support installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance activities
- Identify technical risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, operations, and programme teams
- Provide technical expertise and support customer‑facing discussions where required
Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline would be ideal.
- Minimum 7 years' experience within engineering, defence, telecommunications, or SATCOM environments
- Strong understanding of RF engineering principles and satellite communications systems
- Experience with ground station equipment including converters, amplifiers, receivers, and antenna systems
- Experience delivering systems engineering activities on large-scale or complex projects
- Understanding of technical compliance, engineering governance, and regulated environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Eligible to obtain or currently hold UK Security Clearance
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of ISO standards, DEFCONs, DEFSTANs, and JSPs
- Experience using requirements and document management tools such as DOORS and Azure DevOps
- Experience working within defence, government, or critical infrastructure projects
- Ability to lead technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
Salary
£50,000-£90,000. Hiring at all levels – Junior/Mid/Senior
Benefits
Pension, 25 Days Holiday, Healthcare and Additional Employee Benefits
