RF Engineer

About this role

Join a team developing advanced communications and sensing technologies for challenging operational environments. You will contribute to the design, analysis, integration, and testing of RF systems, supporting the development of high-performance solutions across complex platforms. Location: Templecombe On-site Requirement: On Site Seniority: 5+ Years Experience Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities Design and develop RF circuits and subsystem architectures. Perform RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis. Support test, integration, and verification activities. Conduct RF troubleshooting, fault finding, and performance optimisation. Create and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts. Collaborate with systems, electronics, and programme teams. Qualifications Experience developing RF systems within complex engineering programmes.

Strong understanding of communication and RF architectures. Experience supporting RF testing and validation activities. Required Skills Proven experience designing and developing RF circuits, including filters, LNAs, PAs, oscillators, and associated RF subsystems. Strong understanding of RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis using industry-standard engineering tools. Experience using tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, PSPICE, MATLAB, or equivalent RF development environments.

Experience conducting RF testing, measurement, fault-finding, and debugging activities to support product development. Knowledge of communications, Satcom, antenna, or RF distribution systems within complex engineering platforms. Soft Skills & Collaboration Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex RF issues. Strong communication skills when presenting technical information to engineers, customers, and project stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated engineering solutions. Proactive approach to learning, innovation, and continuous technical improvement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience. Desirable Skills Experience supporting maritime, naval, or defence communications programmes. Knowledge of antenna control units, RF distribution networks, or antenna integration activities.