Bristol We have a fantastic opportunity for an RF Design engineer to work on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems. Job Title: RF Designer

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working – such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. Typically for this role you will work 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification. In addition, this role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity: We’re looking for an RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting edge defence products. You’ll be working on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems, with a focus on utilising your hands on experience to carry out modifications or rapid prototypes where required.

We need a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for electronic engineering. The role would ideally suit someone who is comfortable carrying out hands on testing and modifications to boards while having a strong background in RF design.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range ( eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)
• RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)
• Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory
• Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding and the use of RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters & VNAs
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design
• Experience using RF design tools ( eg Microwave Office), including layout.
• Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly any problems, solutions or results to the team and customer.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Your role

We are looking for a junior Test Engineer with experience in system‑level testing of RF systems, and previous exposure to Space or Defence industry. The role is suited to an Electronic / Telecommunications Engineer with strong hands‑on laboratory skills and familiarity with RF instrumentation.

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Preparation and configuration of test facilities and test benches
• Calibration and verification of rf test equipment
• Execution of system‑level RF tests(functional, performance, etc),
• Creation and maintenance of test plans, test reports and non‑conformance documentation
• Performing first‑level quality inspectionof test specimens
• Conducting initial fault isolation and troubleshooting at system and sub‑system level
• Logging, tracking, and supporting closure of defects in collaboration with systems and design team
• Ensuring testing activities comply with project schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements

Your profile

The engineer must be proficient and hands‑on with the following tools:

• RF test instruments
• RF signal generators / RF simulators
• Spectrum analysers
• Power meters
• Network analysers (VNA – basic to intermediate usage)
• General electronic test equipment
• Oscilloscope (digital storage oscilloscope for signal integrity, timing, noise analysis)
• Multimeter (voltage, current, continuity, resistance checks during integration and fault finding)
• Basic knowledge of:
• Attenuators, couplers, splitters
• RF cabling, connectors, and grounding concepts

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we stillencourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

Make it real – what does it mean for you?

• Well-being hub and different wellbeing initiatives
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemin.

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

Declare they have a disability, and

Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• This is a 6 months fixed term contract role that requires presence in the Portsmouth office 5 days a week and involves working in rotational shifts (6:00 AM–2:00 PM / 2:00 PM–10:00 PM).
• Due to the nature of the project, we are looking for sole UK national.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

Make it real | www.capgemini.com

Package:    Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID:      19572

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an EMC Test Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an EMC Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective test and evaluation of aircraft, land platforms and associated electronic and armament systems operating in complex electromagnetic environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide subject matter expertise within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting the planning, execution and assurance of electromagnetic trials across civil and military programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing E3 technical expertise in a customer facing and delivery focused environment
• Understanding customer problems and contributing to innovative engineering solutions
• Producing test plans, technical reports and presentation material in line with project requirements
• Identifying E3 technical risks and supporting Project Managers with mitigation
• Supporting the planning and delivery of electromagnetic trials programmes
• Maintaining continued technical engagement with key internal and external stakeholders

Essential experience of the EMC Test Engineer:

• Proven understanding of fundamental electromagnetic theory
• Have a strong interest and/or experience of Radio Frequency (RF) design and testing
• Experience across E3 technical areas such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) or High‑Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
• Ability to author technical documentation including test plans and reports
• Experience working within technical governance frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Confidence to stand behind engineering judgement and challenge constructively

Essential qualifications for the EMC Test Engineer:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Physics
• Evidence of continued professional learning and development

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is full time and based at  Farnborough. Adaptive working is available, with at least 3 days per week expected on site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.

Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.

AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.

Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.

Job Purpose We are seeking an RF Avionics Engineer to work with us at our design and production site in Farnborough. Here you would be working in a small team developing RF and datalink avionics modules utilised on our high-altitude Zephyr aircraft and the supporting ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Executing full lifecycle analogue and digital circuit design for harsh thermal and radiation environments
• Performing schematic capture and PCB layout
• Managing and supporting the design and development of datalinks (Satcom, GNSS)
• Coordinating unit testing of avionics modules from component to systems level, defining test parameters and creating test specifications
• Managing non-conformances throughout the design lifecycle
• Capturing lessons learnt and identifying improvements to designs and processes
• Tracking design changes through a formal change process

Experience And Qualifications

• Experience of analogue and digital electronic circuit design principles
• Experience of RF systems (link budgets, antennas, transmitters/receivers etc.)
• Able to take a unit design from requirements through detailed design and system trade-offs to prototyping and batch production, testing and system integration
• Able to perform trade-off analyses of candidate solutions to best meet system requirements
• Use of electronic CAD packages (schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation etc.)
• Experience of electronic component selection in accordance with requirements

Desirable

• Experience working in the aerospace and/or UAS industry
• Working knowledge of aerospace hardware standards DO-160, Mil-Std 810, Def-Stan 59-411 or equivalent aerospace and/or defence standards
• Working knowledge of aerospace certification standards ARP4754, ARP4761
• Experience of working with PLM and or ERP tools

In Addition To Salary, We Offer

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

At AALTO, we take pride in building and offering an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. We believe in recognising your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

AALTO is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Spire Global is a space-powered data and analytics platform that offers unique insights and powerful solutions about Earth from the ultimate vantage point – space – so organizations can act now and plan for the future with confidence, accuracy and speed. Leveraging its proprietary multi-purpose satellite constellation and sophisticated predictive analytics, Spire gives commercial and government organizations an unprecedented competitive advantage to solve their toughest challenges, empowered with knowledge from space.

Spire Global is currently embarking on projects that range from the design of advanced satellite communication and navigation systems to RF monitoring constellations.

As part of the development of next-generation proprietary communication system, we are seeking a Senior RF Engineerwith expertise in RF systems design, RF transceiver, low noise and power amplifier design, antenna arrays, and a solid background in space-based communications, navigation or RF monitoring systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in high-frequency, high-power RF systems, ultra-sensitive receiver systems, with strong simulation and analytical skills. The candidate will work on designing, analysing, and optimizing advanced RF subsystems for satellite and aerospace applications. The candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to navigate in a fast-changing dynamic and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute proactively to the design and development of RF subsystems for our next generation of satellite communication, navigation or RF monitoring systems
• Component selection and circuit level design using PCB software (Altium preferred), along with simulation (CST, ADS preferred) where required;including transceivers for UHF, S-, X- and Ka-bands.
• Management of RF modules through production & test
• RF module test and fault-find at bench level, environmental level (EMC and thermal vacuum testing) and spacecraft level
• Lead RF testing, validation, and space qualification efforts for new and existing systems
• Develop test plans, and operational procedures
• Provide technical consultancy support to software engineering, payloads, satellite operations, and manufacturing teams

Qualifications/Experience:

• BSc, MSc or Ph.D. degree in Telecommunications, Microwave or RF Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years of working experience on design, development and testing of RF systems
• Hands-on RF simulation, design and manufacturing experience and fault-finding during test
• PCB schematic capture and layout for RF circuits
• Experience with laboratory or field RF testing with relevant technical equipment such as Network Analyzer, SignalAnalyzer and Signal Generator
• Measuring performance of passive and active circuits to provide data that backs up system requirements, including phase noise, compression points, associated chain losses and signals analysis
• Tuning of RF circuits to achieve optimal performance
• Proficient in simulation tools (ADS, CST, HFSS, MATLAB)
• Proven track record of promoting cooperation and teamwork
• Demonstration of problem-solving skills and solution-oriented approaches when dealing with challenges
• Flexibility to shifting priorities and operational requirements
• Attention to detail, highly organized with clear communication skills
• Proficiency in scripting languages and testing tools (Python preferred).

Desired skills:

• Strong background in high-frequency RF systems (e.g., Ku-band, Ka-band)
• End-to-end RF system analysis, simulation, and optimization
• Knowledge of frequency spectrum management
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art RF analog and high-speed digital signal processing techniques and technologies using Xilinx/AMD MPSoC/RFSoC.
• Passive and active antenna design, and antenna measurement techniques
• Experience of power supply design and EMI mitigation techniques
• Experience of digital circuit design including microcontroller, FPGA and high-speed transceivers

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

Global Perks

🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) 🚀 Launch Attendance 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy 🎓 Education Assistance Program 🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 👣 Family Leave 💪 Fitness Reimbursement 🧡 Employee Referral Program 🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.

Please take a moment to review Spire’s Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees, Contractors, Candidates and Visitors, as well as Spire’s Privacy Policy.

Kindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com, @recruiting.spire.com, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and driven RF Engineering Lead to join our Engineering team. This role is pivotal in leading the design, development, and delivery of high-performance RF and microwave systems for aerospace, defence, and space applications. You will combine deep technical expertise with leadership responsibility, guiding a team of RF engineers while ensuring robust, innovative, and manufacturable solutions are delivered across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced RF circuits, subsystems, and system architectures.
• Define RF system architectures including cascade analysis and link budgets for radar, telemetry, and communication systems.
• Oversee simulation and validation activities using industry-standard tools (e.g. ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, MATLAB).
• Ensure RF designs meet requirements for performance, manufacturability, reliability, and environmental constraints.
• Act as technical authority for RF engineering across projects, supporting design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring smooth transition from design to production.
• Lead and line-manage a team of RF engineers and technicians, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Contribute to bid and proposal activities through technical input, estimation, and risk assessment.
• Engage with customers and external partners to understand requirements and maintain strong technical relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in RF design methodologies, tools, and engineering practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in RF and microwave engineering, including circuit design, simulation, and system integration.
• Proven experience delivering RF engineering projects within aerospace, defence, or similar high-reliability industries.
• Strong hands-on experience with RF simulation tools and laboratory test equipment (e.g. VNAs, spectrum analysers).
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and managing engineering activities.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles and regulated industry standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical: RF system design, electromagnetic simulation, circuit optimisation, RF testing and measurement, design for manufacturability.
• Strategic: Ability to align engineering solutions with business and customer objectives, manage technical risk, and support long-term product roadmaps.
• Interpersonal: Strong communication skills, effective cross-functional collaboration, ability to influence stakeholders and customers.
• Leadership: Team development, mentoring, performance management, ownership of technical delivery, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Other Requirements

• You must be eligible for full security clearance.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Private healthcare
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.

Company Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd

Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary Job Overview – Dept Description and Job Duties A senior staff engineer in the RFA Design team based in Cambridge. The successful candidate will be responsible for the definition, modelling and verification of the radio system, sub-system & cell-level specifications for radio transceivers and for providing the necessary documentation to support the above.

Job Duties

• Responsible for architecture development and specifications for the radio, sub-systems and cell level designs. Responsible for maintaining specifications and Matlab models as designs progress. This involves working closely with the analogue circuit designers through the complete design flow and verification to ensure system level specifications are met.
• Focused on initial bring-up and debugging of radio macros for transmit, receive and frequency generation (LO).
• Developing and testing radio calibration, control and BIST algorithms.
• Interfacing to the Firmware/Software teams on radio control and calibration issues.
• Longer term duties include: Advancing radio architecture designs to meet future business defined requirements. This is with particular emphasis on maximizing radio performance while retaining low power dissipation to conserve battery life in mobile platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Experience

• 8yrs + Industrial experience in radio transceiver system design for single chip integrated solutions.
• Must have good understanding of radio transceiver architectures, key performance requirements, RF interfaces to antennas and external RF components, impedance matching, S-parameters and the use of Smith charts.
• Must have experience in Matlab model development and simulation. Experience with using Simulink to model and simulate systems and sub-systems is also required.
• Must be able to prepare, present and document work undertaken in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience with Python and embedded C scripting & System Verilog coding is preferred.
• Lab based RF measurement and silicon validation background
• Experience using SVAMS Models is also advantageous
• A reasonable understanding of digital architectures, implementation and RTL language code is beneficial but not essential.

What’s On Offer Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Enhanced Paternity Leave
• Menopause Support
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Voluntary Health Checks
• Global Wellbeing Days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still like to hear from you and would welcome your application. Keywords Radio systems, radio frequency, matching networks, smith charts, Matlab, Simulink, Python, WLAN, BT

• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Scope of Role

We are seeking a Principal Electromagnetic Engineer to join our Technology & Product Development team. This role is suited to an engineer with strong expertise in electromagnetic machine design, EMAG/FEA, and machine-level EMC considerations with the ability to engage directly with prototype builds and hands-on shop floor activities.

You will play a leading role in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance motors, generators, and electromechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves requirements interpretation, technical proposal writing, electromagnetic modelling, mechanical integration, DFMEA leadership, and prototype validation through production release. -performance motors, generators, and electromechanical systems for aerospace and

This is an opportunity to contribute to next generation aerospace electrification and thermal management technologies within a growing product development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a focal point for electromagnetic design activities across development programs.
• Perform detailed analysis using simulation tools such as ANSYS MotorCAD, ANSYS Maxwell with awareness of thermal, mechanical, and system-level integration considerations.
• Generate analytical models and calculations to verify sizing, performance, losses, efficiency, and NVH characteristics.
• Support technical proposal development and workpackage definition work package management from concept to production, ensuring compliance with functional, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret customer specifications and translate them into robust machine topologies and design concepts.
• Lead or contribute significantly to DFMEA activities and ensure design robustness and risk mitigation.
• Provide hand-on technical support to manufacturing and prototype build activities, including winding, lamination inspection, assembly processes, and root cause investigations.
• Support validation and qualification testing, including electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance tests.
• Produce high quality engineering reports, design documentation, DFMEA artefacts, test plans, and technical presentations. -quality engineering reports, design documentation, DFMEA artefacts, test plans, and technical presentations.
• Prepare and review 2D/3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and BOMs where required.
• Support creation of verification and validation evidence for design reviews for customer projects.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in electric machine electromagnetic design (e.g., PMM, BLDC, BLAC, RFM, AFM).
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, machine topology selection, magnetic materials, loss mechanisms, EM-thermal coupling, and structural considerations.
• Proficiency with ANSYS MotorCAD, ANSYS Maxwell
• Proven experience acting as technical authority, reviewer, or approver in engineering environments
• Significant experience with:
• Concessions / deviations / non-conformance management
• DFMEA and technical risk management
• Failure analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to work directly with prototype hardware and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and create coherent machine-level design solutions.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork capabilities.

Desirable

• Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive electrification, or high-reliability industries.
• Proficiency with EMC and EMI including.
• Impact of machine design on system-level EMC performance
• Understanding of EMC coupling paths, shielding strategies, grounding architecture, filtering approaches, and their interaction with electric machine and inverter design
• Knowledge of NVH, thermal systems, or advanced materials.
• Familiarity with design-for-manufacture and production processes.
• Awareness of emerging digital engineering methodologies, scripting, or AI-assisted engineering workflows.

General Requirements

• Operate effectively within engineering governance frameworks and quality systems.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability for technical decisions.
• Collaborative approach across global and cross-functional teams.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

Job Description Your Impact At Leonardo, you’ll step into a place where breakthrough ideas become real‑world capability. Here, engineering isn’t just a job — it’s the craft of shaping the future of phased array radar technology.

We’re searching for talented, driven, and experienced Senior / Principal RF & Microwave Engineers to join our expanding hardware engineering community within our world‑class radar division. Based at our Edinburgh site, you’ll become part of a team whose work defines the leading edge of radar innovation.

You’ll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering cutting‑edge radio‑frequency systems that sit at the heart of our advanced Radar products. Your expertise will help ensure these systems perform with precision, reliability, and excellence in some of the most demanding environments in the world.

You will

• Create high quality and robust RF PCB Assemblies on multilayer substrates using a mix of active and passive RF components which you will integrate with digital, analogue, and embedded control circuits.
• Perform RF circuit design including LNAs, PAs, filters, couplers, combiners, switches, and oscillators.
• Ensure design reviews are planned, executed and completed successfully
• Prepare robust manufacturing data packs and provide technical support to sub-contracts and engineering interface with manufacturing
• Conduct laboratory testing of your design including debugging, and performance verification to ensure the requirements are met.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams – mechanical, systems, test and manufacture – to ensure seamless integration of RF and microwave assemblies into our larger systems
• Mentor early career engineers and contribute to technical reviews and design standards

What You’ll Bring To excel in this role, you’ll bring a strong command of RF circuit design, microwave engineering, and electromagnetic theory, paired with the problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail needed to tackle complex technical challenges. A curiosity for emerging technologies, enthusiasm for the defence and space sectors, and adaptability to new methods and tools will also help you thrive as part of our team.

• Qualifications first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics)
• Proven experience (3 years +) in RF circuit design and analysis and a strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory.
• Proficiency in using commercial software tools for RF analysis /simulation such as Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office & CST Microwave Studio
• Hands-on experience in RF & Microwave measurement techniques such as Vector Network Analysis, Spectrum Analysis etc.
• Awareness of requirements management, ideally using tools such as IBM Doors.

Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your well being, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

Primary Location GB – Edinburgh

Additional Locations GB – Newcastle

Contract Type Permanent

Hybrid Working Hybrid

Senior RF Test Engineer

About Us:

Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough RF technology that radically simplifies RF front-end architectures for mobile and connected devices. Our long-term vision is to empower anyone to treat global connectivity as a commodity, effortlessly adding it to any device. We lead through innovation, solving our customers’ toughest challenges, enabling them to stay ahead by pushing the boundaries of RF design.

Our Values:

Our values are the quiet nudge that help us to be our best in every interaction.

• One team:We listen, share, and build solutions together. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We support one another, embrace challenges and fun, and celebrate collective success.
• Innovation with intent: We operate at the forefront of technology, building innovative pathways to the future that meets real customer needs.
• Solutions driven:We develop world leading manufacturable products that deliver effortless connectivity.
• Customer focused: We act with integrity, hold ourselves accountable, and are guided by a deep commitment to deliver customer focused solutions.
• Sustainable: We design for longevity and reuse – leveraging globally connected RF technology to extend product lifecycles and reduce waste.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Senior RF Test Engineer to join our growing development team in Cambridge, UK.

You will lead RF measurement, characterization, and validation of cutting-edge RF products, providing critical insight to design and systems teams to ensure strong correlation between simulation and hardware performance.

You will be responsible for defining and improving RF test methodologies, developing robust measurement infrastructure, and driving best practices across RF characterisation activities. You will be comfortable independently solve complex measurement challenges, guide test strategy, and contribute directly to delivering high-performance RF modules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead RF characterisation and validation activities, conducting detailed measurements to evaluate and optimize product performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and repeatable RF test setups for the characterization of RF modules and systems.
• Perform and analyse 3GPP-aligned RF measurements (LTE and/or NR) to assess transmitter and receiver performance.
• Provide measurement-driven feedback to RF design and systems teams to ensure strong correlation between simulation, design expectations, and hardware performance.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts to improve measurement efficiency, repeatability, and data integrity.
• Define and uphold RF measurement methodologies, lab best practices, and documentation standards.
• Troubleshoot complex RF measurement setups and hardware issues, supporting development and design reviews with measurement insights
• Maintain the RF laboratory environment, including test infrastructure, equipment calibration, and measurement best practices.

Requirements

About you:

You’re excited by the opportunity to work with breakthrough technologies. You may thrive in this role if you have some or all of the following:

Education & experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in RF testing, characterization, and validation of RF systems or modules.
• Practical experience with 3GPP-based measurements for cellular systems (LTE and/or NR).
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals including S-parameters, impedance matching, gain, noise figure, and linearity.
• Proficiency with RF lab equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators) and developing repeatable automated test setups (Python/MATLAB or similar).
• Ability to interpret RF schematics, debug hardware, and analyse RF system trade-offs, with practical lab experience.
• Experience maintaining RF lab environments, including equipment calibration, test infrastructure, and measurement best practices.
• Experience leading measurement activities or mentoring engineers is desirable.

People Skills:

• Proactive approach to problem-solving with a resilient attitude towards ambiguity.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality output.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contributions.
• Company Share Option Scheme.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Weekly company lunches.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance x 4
• Income protection
• Healthshield Cash plan
• Heka flexible benefits platform

We believe in equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.