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We are seeking a Senior RF Engineer to play a pivotal role within our Research and Development team. 09th June, 2025 As a Senior RF Engineer, you will contribute significantly to development projects, leveraging your expertise in RF electronics design. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in RF electronics … exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge. Your Role Your main responsibilities can include: Technical design and specification of RF circuitry for radio terminal products: Complete subsystem design and implementation Integration with Baseband, Audio and MMI subsystems Component specification and sourcing Design test documentation Schematic creation and PCB layout … supervision Technical requirements analysis Resolutions of design and integration issues Type approval support 09th June, 2025 As a Senior RF Engineer, you will contribute significantly to development projects, leveraging your expertise in RF electronics design. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in RF electronics design, enjoy problem-solving, and be an excellent More ❯

Copello have partnered with a leading defence client who are recruiting for a RF Test Engineer to join them on a permanent basis at their site in Buckinghamshire. You will play a crucial role in developing new test solutions for new product introduction and existing products, ensuring a smooth transition from product development to full scale production. … Your expertise will be leveraged to enhance design and manufacturing efficiency while delivering high quality products. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement automated RF test solutions using Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, manufacturing, and production, to align objectives and streamline operations. Design and develop RF test strategies for new and existing … of potential testing/manufacturing challenges. Plan and oversee various build requirements, coordinating with cross-functional teams to validate manufacturing processes and ensure product readiness. Conduct rigorous testing of RF components and systems to ensure compliance with specifications. Analyse test data and results to identify and troubleshoot issues. Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accuracy. Document test procedures More ❯

Venn Group RF Test Engineer Location : Hampshire; Onsite but flexible regarding School pickups, flexible workdays e.t.c Salary : £48,000 - £59,000 SC cleared (or Eligible) Permanent Role Overview Venn are seeking a highly motivated Test Engineer to support the design, execution, and documentation of verification and validation activities across a range of RF and … open to part-time applicants. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and scripts for hardware, software, and integrated systems Perform functional, regression, environmental, and performance testing of RF, embedded, and system-level products Support design verification and qualification testing to relevant standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DEF STAN) Set up and operate test equipment including oscilloscopes, VNAs, signal … or a related technical field. Hands-on experience in product or system testing (hardware and/or software). Familiarity with test instrumentation and automated test setups. Understanding of RF, embedded systems, or electronics desirable Able to interpret technical documentation, schematics, and system diagrams. Desirable Skills Experience in testing RF systems or communications equipment Working knowledge of test More ❯

industries including aerospace, defence, communications and more. With ongoing investment in skilled personnel, cutting-edge innovation, and high-quality manufacturing capabilities, the organisation is currently seeking a skilled Senior RF Test Engineer to join their dynamic and expanding technical team. The two key features that will make a successful Senior RF Test Engineer: Core … hands on, practical RF Test duties. Calibrate tools, deliver verified solutions, perform data analysis etc. and effectively hit the ground running practically. Bring and apply software devs knowledge. The business use LabVIEW and TestStand but the software can be learned/transferred from Python, Labview etc. Responsibilities include Develop and maintain a clear understanding of all test equipment and … and produce both internal and customer-facing reports and presentations. Requirements Relevant STEM Engineering Degree Sufficient number of years and practical hands-on experience completing the role of and RF Test Engineer Exp within a volume electronics manufacturing environment will be highly advantageous. However applications from academia are equally encouraged. Strong hands-on measurement and diagnostic skills More ❯

Principal RF Electronics Engineer - St Neots (PE19) -Perm 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down Buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave Annual Wellbeing allowance Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Share … trials. Leading and managing a small team of engineers. STEM Degree or extensive relevant experience. Desirable: EW Domain Knowledge Experience managing both analogue and digital interfaces between electronic components (RF/EO/Data). Use of laboratory equipment (Vector Signal Analysers, Signal Generators & Oscilloscopes). Understanding of RF/EOIR systems and sensors. Version controlling hardware and More ❯

s Mobile, Voice and Music & IoT products, from the moment when the first pre-production samples are received until devices are first shipped to customers. During this time, the RF Characterisation team is at the centre of an ongoing process to optimize and fully validate the performance of the devices. This work is done in conjunction with colleagues across … Qualcomm's products, by the fact that the team also actively develops its own in-house automation infrastructure in collaboration with other teams. The group consists of multi-disciplined (RF, Analogue, Software and Digital) engineers who work closely with specialist design and systems engineers. This broad base of knowledge is deployed to provide optimal tuning and configuration solutions for … AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Will be responsible to evaluate, characterize and develop the design implementation solution for leading-edge products in the most advanced processes. Interfaces with various cross functional teams (RF, Analog and Digital IC designers, Software, System Engineering, Test Engineers, Customer Engineering, and Operations) to drive and incorporate the latest design solutions in the production program to improve yield More ❯

Principal RF Test Engineer St Neots (PE19) -Permanent 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Annual Wellbeing allowance Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Share … trials. Leading and managing a small team of engineers. STEM Degree or extensive relevant experience. Desirable: EW Domain Knowledge Experience managing both analogue and digital interfaces between electronic components (RF/EO/Data). Use of laboratory equipment (Vector Signal Analysers, Signal Generators & Oscilloscopes). Understanding of RF/EOIR systems and sensors. Version controlling hardware and More ❯

RF Test Engineer Portsmouth 6 month duration (potential to extend) Pay rate £37.38 p/h PAYE (42.81 p/h including holiday pay) or £50 p/h Umbrella We are looking to recruit an RF Test Engineer to join the Spacecraft Production UK department for our Space and Satellite Technology client based … in Portsmouth. This role sits within the Satellite Payload Test and Validation work stream. The RF Test Engineer is typically responsible for the preparation of the test procedures and the operational support to the AIT Operations team. Main responsibilities include the test procedure preparation in line with the test requirements prior to the delivery to the clean … and management of test execution in the cleanroom. The role includes taking part in the long-term development of procedures and test procedure automation Responsibilities As part of the RF Engineering Team, will be in charge of the preparation required for the development of a test phase and to provide support during the different test phases such as alignment More ❯

RF Test Engineer Portsmouth – 6 month duration (potential to extend) – Pay rate £37.38 p/h PAYE (42.81 p/h including holiday pay) or £50 p/h Umbrella We are looking to recruit an RF Test Engineer to join the Spacecraft Production UK department for our Space and Satellite Technology client based … in Portsmouth. This role sits within the Satellite Payload Test and Validation work stream. The RF Test Engineer is typically responsible for the preparation of the test procedures and the operational support to the AIT Operations team. Main responsibilities include the test procedure preparation in line with the test requirements prior to the delivery to the clean … and management of test execution in the cleanroom. The role includes taking part in the long-term development of procedures and test procedure automation Responsibilities As part of the RF Engineering Team, will be in charge of the preparation required for the development of a test phase and to provide support during the different test phases such as alignment More ❯

An exciting opportunity for an RF-focused Data Scientist/Research Engineer to join a stealth-mode start-up developing novel UAV/detection systems. This role offers the chance to work at the cutting edge of RF hardware, software-defined radio, and intelligent signal processing — helping shape the next generation of real-world RF … hybrid flexibility may be considered depending on the individual and stage of development) Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (may be more for an exceptional candidate) Requirements for RF Data Scientist/Research Engineer Strong Python skills for data analysis and prototyping (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, PyTorch, scikit-learn) Excellent understanding of digital signal processing techniques … including FFTs, resampling, modulation, and filtering Hands-on experience working with SDR platforms such as bladeRF, USRP, HackRF, or similar Practical knowledge of RF hardware chains (e.g. antennas, ADCs, filters, mixers, gain stages, LO, AGC) and how these impact signal data Experience building RF signal characterisation and diagnostics tools — e.g. constellation tracking, time-frequency plots, autocorrelation analysis Familiarity More ❯

Job Description: Opportunity Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge technology? We are looking for talented, motivated RF/Microwave Engineers at every level to join our growing hardware engineering teams within Leonardo, based in any of our 8 offices. As an RF Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development … a range of product lines. With a focus on ensuring optimal performance and functionality, you will contribute to the advancement of our defence technology. What you'll do as RF Engineer: This is an exciting opportunity for RF/Microwave Engineers to bring skillsets and knowledge into our working environment. You will: The ideal candidates will … have an understanding of RF circuit design, microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential for success in these roles. Work within, or even lead, a series of applied research work-packages and feasibility studies, document and report on their findings, and provide RF architectural recommendations to support the creation of More ❯

Job Description: Opportunity Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge technology? We are looking for talented, motivated RF/Microwave Engineers at every level to join our growing hardware engineering teams within Leonardo, based in any of our 8 offices. As an RF Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development … a range of product lines. With a focus on ensuring optimal performance and functionality, you will contribute to the advancement of our defence technology. What you'll do as RF Engineer: This is an exciting opportunity for RF/Microwave Engineers to bring skillsets and knowledge into our working environment. You will: The ideal candidates will … have an understanding of RF circuit design, microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential for success in these roles. Work within, or even lead, a series of applied research work-packages and feasibility studies, document and report on their findings, and provide RF architectural recommendations to support the creation of More ❯

Technical Sales & Support Engineer - RF & Microwave We are looking for a Technical Sales & Support Engineer to assist customers with RF & microwave solutions while driving new business opportunities across the UK and Ireland. This role involves working with clients in defence, aerospace, satellite communications, scientific research, and industrial sectors, providing both technical expertise and commercial … support. Key Responsibilities Provide technical advice and support to customers on RF & microwave products Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients Identify and develop new business opportunities Conduct product demonstrations, training sessions, and technical presentations Work alongside engineering and sales teams to create tailored solutions Attend trade shows, industry events, and on-site meetings to promote products Prepare … technical documentation, proposals, and quotations Skills & Experience Background in RF, microwave, or electronics engineering Understanding of RF components, systems, or telecom infrastructure (DAS, RAN, amplifiers, etc.) Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to customers Analytical and problem-solving mindset Self-motivated and comfortable with travel and independent work HNC/HND/Degree in More ❯

that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Role Purpose We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Lead RF Systems Engineer/Technical Lead to join our growing capability team focused on development of RF systems. This role is ideal for a systems-level thinker … with deep expertise in RF technologies who thrives at the interface of multi-disciplinary teams and excels in shaping innovative system solutions from concept through to demonstrator. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership : Provide technical leadership across Sense & Effect development projects, from early-stage R&D (TRL 2-4) through to advanced technology demonstrators (TRL5/6 and beyond). Systems … Engineering : Lead the development of RF system architectures, including trade-off studies balancing performance, cost, time, and risk. Multi-Disciplinary Integration : Bring together specialists in antennas, RF components, signal processing, electronics, firmware, and software to deliver cohesive system solutions. Customer Engagement : Represent the technical solution to customers and stakeholders, providing briefings, technical justifications, and system roadmaps. Team Collaboration More ❯

and platforms safe. How youll support us Working primarily on-site with the wider project team, youwill be focussing and offering your expertise on the subject of Radio Frequencies (RF) and their effect on the modelling of weapons systems. Working primarily on-site with the wider project team, youwill be creating leading edge solutions to problems never worked on … before; focussed onRadio Frequencies (RF)within this modelling of weapons systems project - a project that is using ground-breaking science to support the UK's front-line defence. The invaluable experience youll bring, to help us achieve more Working within the Air or Maritime countermeasure team you will have access to a variety of projects, covering modelling & simulation in … Degree level or equivalent in a Science or Engineering discipline (e.g. Maths, Physics or Engineering, inc Software Engineering). Knowledge of model and simulations techniques to real-world scenarios RF domain knowledge and/or RF modelling experience (e.g. RF environments, RF Threat system understanding, RF countermeasure development) Experience in running simulations, developing and running More ❯

and platforms safe. How youll support us Working primarily on-site with the wider project team, youwill be focussing and offering your expertise on the subject of Radio Frequencies (RF) and their effect on the modelling of weapons systems. Working primarily on-site with the wider project team, youwill be creating leading edge solutions to problems never worked on … before; focussed onRadio Frequencies (RF)within this modelling of weapons systems project - a project that is using ground-breaking science to support the UK's front-line defence. The invaluable experience youll bring, to help us achieve more Working within the Air or Maritime countermeasure team you will have access to a variety of projects, covering modelling & simulation in … Degree level or equivalent in a Science or Engineering discipline (e.g. Maths, Physics or Engineering, inc Software Engineering). Knowledge of model and simulations techniques to real-world scenarios RF domain knowledge and/or RF modelling experience (e.g. RF environments, RF Threat system understanding, RF countermeasure development) Experience in running simulations, developing and running More ❯

Job Title: Principal RF Engineer – Next Gen Satellite RF Systems Location: Watford, United Kingdom Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Industry: RF Design & Satellite Communications Be at the Forefront of RF Innovation Are you an experienced RF Engineer looking to lead the development of next-generation RF and mmWave technologies? A … global leader in RF and satellite communications is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join its growing R&D team. This is a hands-on role that blends technical leadership with practical lab work to develop complex RF systems used in mission-critical communications worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, simulation, schematic capture, and PCB … layout for RF systems and sub-systems at a state of the art design centre in Ottawa, Canada. Conduct lab-based testing and tuning to meet performance and reliability specifications. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior RF engineers. Drive the development and testing of prototypes , using both custom and off-the-shelf components. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary More ❯

and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered. 'sTechTogether THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering advanced solutions within the defence and aerospace sector. The role involves supporting the design, development, test, and validation of … radio frequency systems and subsystems in a complex engineering environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and development of RF circuits, systems, and subsystems for satellite and defence-related platforms. Conduct RF simulations and performance analysis (e.g. S-parameters, link budgets, noise figures, etc.) Review and assess RF and system-level test reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Work on … RF synthesiser design, integration, and optimisation. Support antenna design, waveguide structures, filters, amplifiers, and passive/active components. Perform hands-on lab testing using RF test equipment (e.g. VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators). Participate in design reviews, technical documentation, and compliance assessments. Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate RF solutions into larger systems. Provide technical More ❯

RF Electronics Engineer Salisbury - Permanent On-site £40000 - £60000 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shutdown Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Annual Wellbeing allowance Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Share … all stages of the engineering lifecycle, including trials support both in the UK and internationally. You will have the prospect to develop into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on RF Electronics and their use in modern EW applications. Algorithm deployment will also involve an assessment of where on the RFSoC board certain computations should be performed (Application Processing Units … of EW models (including understanding mission objectives and functions expected to be performed). Experience creating scripts/programmes (MATLAB, Python, C++). STEM Degree or extensive experience with RF Electronics. Desirable: Previous experience working in synthetic testing environments. Experience Integration/calibration of hardware and software models into a laboratory environment. Experience with either C++, embedded C++, or More ❯

RF Validation Engineer - MmWave - Semiconductor Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Company: Join a world-class semiconductor team working on cutting-edge RF and mmWave technologies. This is a great opportunity to support the development and validation of high-frequency devices in a fast-paced, customer-focused engineering environment. You will play a key role in validating RF, microwave, and mmWave components up to 50GHz, while contributing to the success of a broad product portfolio including analogue and digital systems. Key Responsibilities for this RF Validation Engineer job, based in Shepton Mallet: Support engineering teams in validating advanced RF and mmWave devices. Perform RF measurements and characterisation using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and … schematics, datasheets, and customer designs to support integration and performance analysis. Document validation results and contribute to technical support materials, including application notes. Qualifications and Skills required for this RF Validation Engineer job, based in Shepton Mallet: Degree in Electronics, RF Engineering, or a related field, with hands-on RF lab experience. Proficient in RF More ❯

RF Validation Engineer - MmWave - Semiconductor Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Company: Join a world-class semiconductor team working on cutting-edge RF and mmWave technologies. This is a great opportunity to support the development and validation of high-frequency devices in a fast-paced, customer-focused engineering environment. You will play a key role in validating RF, microwave, and mmWave components up to 50GHz, while contributing to the success of a broad product portfolio including analogue and digital systems. Key Responsibilities for this RF Validation Engineer job, based in Shepton Mallet: Support engineering teams in validating advanced RF and mmWave devices. Perform RF measurements and characterisation using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and … schematics, datasheets, and customer designs to support integration and performance analysis. Document validation results and contribute to technical support materials, including application notes. Qualifications and Skills required for this RF Validation Engineer job, based in Shepton Mallet: Degree in Electronics, RF Engineering, or a related field, with hands-on RF lab experience. Proficient in RF More ❯

Job Title: Principal RF Engineer – Next Gen Satellite RF Systems Location: Watford, United Kingdom Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Industry: RF Design & Satellite Communications Be at the Forefront of RF Innovation Are you an experienced RF Engineer looking to lead the development of next-generation RF and mmWave technologies? A … global leader in RF and satellite communications is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join its growing R&D team. This is a hands-on role that blends technical leadership with practical lab work to develop complex RF systems used in mission-critical communications worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, simulation, schematic capture, and PCB … layout for RF systems and sub-systems at a state of the art design centre in Ottawa, Canada. Conduct lab-based testing and tuning to meet performance and reliability specifications. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior RF engineers. Drive the development and testing of prototypes , using both custom and off-the-shelf components. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary More ❯

RF Validation Engineer - Mmwave - Semiconductor Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset Sector: Test Job type: Permanent Job reference: NAD1073 Join a world-class semiconductor team working on cutting-edge RF and mmWave technologies. This is a great opportunity to support the development and validation of high-frequency devices in a fast-paced, customer-focused engineering environment. You will … play a key role in validating RF, microwave, and mmWave components up to 50GHz, while contributing to the success of a broad product portfolio including analogue and digital systems. Key Responsibilities: Support engineering teams in validating advanced RF and mmWave devices. Perform RF measurements and characterisation using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and other lab equipment. Design and optimise … schematics, datasheets, and customer designs to support integration and performance analysis. Document validation results and contribute to technical support materials, including application notes. Qualifications and Skills: Degree in Electronics, RF Engineering, or a related field, with hands-on RF lab experience. Proficient in RF testing and familiar with tools such as VNAs, signal generators, and power meters. More ❯

Big on RF design? Ready for a role where your ideas actually matter and will shape product development? Keen to work on diverse projects with real innovation? We are looking for a hands-on RF Design Engineer to join an innovative tech company near Cambridge. On a day to day basis you will be involved in … Designing, developing, and optimising RF systems at component level Leading integration, testing, and solving complex technical challenges Collaborating across hardware, software, and audio teams Creating detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and performance assessments What do we need from you? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field. Extensive experience in RF design and development, ideally within the telecommunications industry. Comprehensive knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing. Proven hands-on design experience & component selection Experience with simulation tools (ADS, CST) and hands-on PCB work Strong time management and communication skills, with a history of delivering projects or tasks on time and with high quality. More ❯

Our client are seeking an RF Test Validation Engineer with a specialisation in RF/Electronics/Aerospace for a contract based in Portsmouth. The RF Test Validation Engineer will be responsible for the systems level preparation and execution of all test activities involving telecom payload up to the delivery to the Satellite … Integration Facility. The RF Test Validation Engineer is to manage the Payload testing and performance verification in accordance with the customer technical and schedule requirements using the most cost-effective methods. This role is critical to the success of each Payload Project as it is key to the Validation of Payload performance in front of our customers. … Validation Plan and DVM. Negotiation with customer on content of test phases. Provide support to spacecraft level payload validation issues. Test Definition & Preparation Co-engineering activities with AIT and RF Systems in preparation for Comms Module AIT. Interfacing with RF Systems team and AIT to prepare test requirements. Preparation of tools. o Customisation of Results Analysis Tool (RAT More ❯