Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview Engineering

Job Description RF & Wideband Antenna Lead CRFS is seeking a skilled RF & Wideband Antenna Lead to lead the design, simulation, and validation of advanced RF front-ends. This role bridges the gap between electromagnetic design and system-level hardware integration. You will be responsible for the entire physical layer of our RF platforms—from the antenna element through the filters, amplifiers, and matching networks—ensuring high-performance sensing and communication in complex environments. Key Responsibilities RF Front-End & Antenna Design

• Design and optimize wideband antennas and integrated RF front-ends for high-sensitivity sensing applications.
• Model complete RF chains using CST Studio Suite, ADS, or Microwave Office, accounting for housing effects, PCBs, and co-site interference.
• Develop passive RF components, including high-performance filters, couplers, and impedance-matching networks.

Prototyping And System Validation

• Develop prototypes and conduct lab-based measurements using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Validate end-to-end RF performance (Gain, NF, IP3, and Return Loss) against simulation models and system requirements.
• Lead the integration of RF sub-systems into enclosures, managing thermal, mechanical, and EMI/EMC constraints.

Field Testing And System Evaluation

• Conduct field trials to assess real-world RF propagation and system sensitivity.
• Analyze complex datasets to troubleshoot performance deviations and signal integrity issues.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to optimize the hardware-software interface for digital signal processing.

Documentation And Strategy

• Maintain comprehensive design documentation, from initial link budgets to final production test specifications.
• Contribute to product roadmaps by identifying emerging RF technologies and components.

Basic Requirements

Qualifications Education:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Proven experience in RF circuit design and antenna integration.
• Strong background in wideband systems and small-form-factor RF electronics.
• Hands-on experience with EM simulation (CST/HFSS) and linear/non-linear circuit simulation.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory, transmission line theory, and RF signal chains.
• Proficiency in PCB layout for RF/high-speed digital signals (controlled impedance, isolation).
• Experience with RF measurement techniques, including calibration and error correction.
• Knowledge of RF system architecture, including mixers, LNAs, and frequency synthesis.

Personal Attributes

• A “system-thinker” who understands how component-level choices impact overall mission success.
• Analytical and methodical approach to troubleshooting “black box” RF issues.
• Strong collaborative skills for working across hardware and software disciplines.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

Company Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

At Roke

Roke imagines a more secure world. A world where technology protects, rather than exposes. A world where expert engineers, consultants and business support staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of ‘time, trust and freedom’. We pride ourselves on listening to each other’s aspirations and accommodating wherever possible.

The Opportunity

Roke is a leader in cutting-edge technology solutions for the defence industry with clients spanning National Security, Defence, and wider. We work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.

Your projects will be diverse – working with varying clients, across a number of sectors, using a range of skills. Consequently, we are looking for individuals able to work flexibly across projects in different domains. You might apply your skills to rapidly prototype new approaches and solutions. Equally, you may apply them to complement or advance existing solutions.

You will be part of a stimulating, collaborative and driven team that offers you autonomy, challenge, and strong sense of purpose. Depending on the project, there will be opportunities to demonstrate technology to customers and support customer test and acceptance. We seek a passionate RF Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. You’ll contribute to cutting-edge electronics for defence and electromagnetic warfare systems. This role combines hands-on design with project leadership.

Why We Want You

As an RF Design Engineer at Roke, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing cutting-edge RF electronics for defence and electromagnetic warfare applications. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a significant impact on defence and national security.

You will:

• Design, simulate, and implement RF and analogue electronic circuits and systems for defence-related projects (in domains such as electromagnetic warfare, positioning and timing, and survivability) with cutting-edge solutions
• Conduct hands-on integration, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of RF and analogue electronic circuits, systems and components, to optimize their performance (e.g., impedance, VSWR, wideband operation)
• Participate in design reviews and provide valuable technical input to enhance project outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports with highest quality (e.g., design specifications, test plans, and results for compliance evidence) with a focus on RF and analogue electronic circuits and systems.
• Provide technical support to the Technical Lead (e.g., risk management, input to customer meetings).
• Provide mentoring and feedback to junior engineers, in support of the team’s professional growth.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, within and outside the project team.
• Comply with Roke policies effectively.
• Comply with Roke design and development processes.
• Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Key responsibilities:

Desired Technical Leadership qualities:

• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Foster the use of industry standards and best practices and safety standards, to ensure compliance, in a collaborative agile delivery.
• Identify and collaborate with all stakeholders.
• Engage with other technical experts.
• Provide guidance to colleagues and stakeholders
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Project & Agile Methodology:

• Undertake engineering design and development activities on time, on budget and in quality.
• Provide timely and accurate estimates of effort to completion, assessing complexity, and identifying risks.
• Support the definition of, and meeting of, project goals
• Work closely with Project Managers, Design Authorities, Systems Engineers, and other stakeholders to translate project requirements into actionable tasks.

Collaboration & Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Foster a positive and productive work environment
• Identify opportunities for improving engineering processes and practices.
• Implement best practices and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the development.
• Continually review the process by identifying bottlenecks and proposing improvements.

Desirable knowledge:

• Excellent skills in using Microwave Office
• Excellent skills in using Altium
• Design at frequencies from LF up to X Band
• Design of Low Noise Amplifiers
• Design of receivers
• Working with high-power amplifiers
• Performing Radiation Hazard Analysis
• Preparing Level Plans
• Knowledge of the defence business domain

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, or equivalent qualification in the relevant field
• Experience in RF design engineering
• Experience in development and use of RF performance models (e.g., Microwave Office) and PCB circuit layout design (e.g., Altium)
• Experience in designing solutions with very low SWaP-C (Size, Weight and Power, and Cost)
• Experience in RF design for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification
• Experience working with spectrum analysers, vector analysers, power meters, signal generators, filters, switches, receivers, and power supplies

Why You Should Join Us

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse workforce and those with additional needs.

Security Information

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance and then DV clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC and 10 years for DV.

Job Description Would you like to help us deliver the innovative Microwave design that forms part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms?

We have exciting opportunities for talented and proactive Senior/Principal Microwave Engineers. Whether you’re near the beginning of your career or have a wealth of experience, we have a place for you at Leonardo.

Your Impact As a Senior/Principal Microwave Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver designs that work to beyond 20GHz, and help form the complex electronic systems that meet our challenging future customer requirements.

The scope of work can range from design and technical problem solving to product development. This role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

What You’ll Bring Experience in most of the below

• Design techniques using some of Keysight ADS, Microwave Office, CST Microwave Studio, Ansoft HFSS or Siemens EDA Mentor.
• Physical layouts of RF and Microwave circuits
• Derivation of and reporting against design requirements
• A structured approach to electronic design
• RF test methods and equipment including use of Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers and RF Sources
• Ability to de-bug failing hardware or test equipment
• Interfacing with customers, sub-contractors or in-company stakeholders
• Assisting early careers engineers

It would be nice if you had

• Experience within the defence industry
• You might have an HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics) or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work.

Experience In Some Of

• RF Synthesisers, using DDS or PLL technologies,
• RF conditioning chains, e.g. Frequency Converters
• Design of passive microwave structures such as Filters
• Design of High Power Amplifiers
• Design of High Power Switches
• Low phase noise design and measurement
• RF Chain Analysis
• RF PCB Design
• MMIC Design
• Circuits operating over multi octave bandwidths
• Model driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink
• Automating test equipment using Labview

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 wellbeing, 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 – Luton – Cap. Green 300

Contract Type Permanent

Hybrid Working Hybrid

Bristol At MBDA, we are growing our RF Electronic Warfare capabilities with a number of exciting opportunities! You will be joining a growing and rapidly evolving area within MBDA with the opportunity to be work on new and innovative products!

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: On average 3 days per week onsite due to workload classification

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: Our EW Group supports activities on relevant WS and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for physical integration and functional operation of RF Electronic Support/Attack payloads. This requires a range of skills including; system design engineering, supplier management and technical expertise.

Currently we are looking for System Design Engineers, Payload Equipment Requirement Authorities (engineers responsible for managing the specification, procurement, delivery and integration of hardware into missiles) and Technical Experts.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge and experience of RF Electronic Support and Attack Systems, including platform integration and through-life support
• Strong technical understanding of RF and electronic systems, algorithm design and implementation
• Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Air Defence Systems
• Experience in supplier management (typically undertaken with the support of a Procurement Lead)
• System design engineering skills including: requirements elicitation, decomposition and management; system design, integration and test; system verification and validation
• Proficient in SysML, DOORS and/or Rhapsody
• Experience in development and use of RF performance models
• Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification
• Candidates must hold, or be willing to apply for, DV clearance.

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.

Location: Cambridge, UK

Team: Engineering

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

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 are one team. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work – we listen, share, and build solutions together. We support one another, embrace challenges and fun, and celebrate collective success. Together with our stakeholders, we turn collaboration into outcomes that matter
• Innovation with intent: We operate at the forefront of technology, building innovative pathways to the future that meets real customer needs
• Solutions driven: We deliver effortless connectivity through innovative, manufacturable designs that solve real world challenges
• Customer focused: We act with integrity and hold ourselves accountable to deliver customer focused solutions. All decisions we make are guided by a deep commitment to meeting our customers’ expectations
• Sustainable: We make responsible choices in design, supply chain, and operations
• We simplify where possible, reducing waste, and contributing to a more efficient and sustainable RF ecosystem

Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled RF Lead Engineer to join our growing development team in Cambridge, UK.

You will lead the detailed RF design, development, and delivery of RF subsystems within a defined system architecture. This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, combining deep RF technical expertise with team leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration. You will be responsible for ensuring RF designs meet performance, quality, and schedule requirements, working closely with the System Architect and other engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities: RF Technical Leadership

• Lead RF design activities across assigned projects in line with system-level requirements and architecture
• Own subsystem performance, implementation, and technical delivery
• Lead design reviews and provide technical approval for RF designs

RF Design & Development

• Design, simulate, and validate RF circuits and subsystems (e.g. LNAs, PAs, filters, Duplexers)
• Translate system and architectural requirements into detailed RF designs
• Support RF trade-offs and optimisation within given architectural constraints

Testing & Verification

• Define and execute RF test plans and verification activities
• Analyse RF measurements including S-parameters, NF, phase noise, EVM, ACPR, and linearity
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of RF performance issues

Mentorship & Team Development

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to RF engineers
• Promote best practices in RF design, documentation, and verification
• Support skills development and knowledge sharing within the RF team

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the System Architect, and full multi-disciplinary team
• Provide RF input to project planning, risk management, and technical decision-making
• Support manufacturing, production test, and in-service support activities

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 the following:

Education & experience:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in RF Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience in RF design across relevant frequency ranges
• Proven experience leading RF technical delivery on complex projects
• Solid understanding of RF theory, measurements, and practical implementation
• Experience using RF simulation and design tools (e.g. ADS, AWR, CST, HFSS)
• Proficient with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, etc.)

People Skills:

• Delivery-focused with strong technical judgement
• 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.

We’re looking for a Senior Antenna Hardware Maintenance Engineer to join our team based from North Yorkshire

This role benefits from our 9/75 working pattern, offering a 9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of RF Antenna Hardware, Antenna Control Equipment, Heavy Ground Terminals and associated Electronic equipment and subsystems
• System level troubleshooting and troubleshooting to component level for non-Line Replacable Unit (LRU) equipment
• Diagnostic testing on offline equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance
• Document of activities to high level and strict guidelines
• Climb vertical ladders up to 25′ and carry equipment up to 50 lbs
• Team provides on call 24/7 emergency response (typically less than once a quarter)

The successful candidate must hold on be able achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance. More details can be found here.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Demonstrable experience in an Antenna Hardware Repair / Maintenance Engineering role
• Knowledge of RF, Digital and Analogue technologies
• Test equipment experience (Spectrum Analysers, RF Power Meters, Oscilloscopes etc.)
• Understanding of Electrical and Mechanical systems associated with Heavy Ground Terminals, air conditioning and Heating Systems, Drive Motors, Gear and Bearing Mechanical Systems
• Able to follow flow diagrams and troubleshoot to system level
• Documentation to high level and strict guidelines
• Good communication skills comfortable conversing with external stakeholders
• Self-starter, motivated and willing to take on additional responsibilities
• Physically fit, confident traversing vertical ladders up to 25′ and carry equipment up to 50 lbs

Desirable Skills

• DV or higher level security clearance
• Use of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 9 day fortnight depending on business requirements, where you have the option of every other Friday off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin UK – Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy’s Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com.

TÜV SÜD – A global leader in the field of testing, inspection, management system certification and product certification renowned for quality, integrity and technical excellence.

Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TÜV SÜD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 28,000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. TÜV SÜD offers a wide range of testing & product certification, inspection, auditing & system certification, training and knowledge services. We are a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider.

Our team of EMC focused Technicians or Engineers deliver a comprehensive EMC testing service for new and innovative technology and devices from a wide range of industries. The Engineer will take ownership of the set up and completion of EMC test projects and the accurate delivery of results to customers.

This is a great opportunity to join a global, well respected organisation and develop your technical skills and experience, building a great career in engineering.

Initial training will be delivered on a shift pattern of Monday-Friday, 37 hours per hour, 8:30am-5:00pm before transferring to the shift rotation after training. The successful candidate will rotate between the shift pattern below every two weeks.

• Shift 1: Monday to Thursday: 8am – 4:30pm with a 1-hour lunch break. Friday: 8am – 4pm with a 1-hour lunch break
• Shift 2: Monday to Thursday: 4pm – 12:30am with a 1 hour break. Friday: 4pm – 12am with a 1-hour break.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers, Engineers and Project Managers to provide EMC testing in both screened enclosure and in-situ environments.
• Provide support to customers in advance of, or during, the test programme, particularly communicating issues during any failure phase of their EMC test programme.
• Maintain data and electronic logbooks for testing
• Test procedure generation including provision of photos and measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Develop test plans (where required) and generate test reports.
• Contribute to test equipment / method development and evaluation.
• Support the validation of clients’ requirements (which may require site visits).
• Offer assistance to the sales team with the provision of technical information to enable quote generation.
• Develop as specialist in a specific area of testing i.e. rail, marine, radio EMC requirements, etc.
• Provision of training to engineers regarding specialist area.

Essential Criteria

• Experience as an EMC Test Engineer in a test house environment with demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the EMC Directive and/or relevant EMC test standards.
• Experience of using test equipment such as a spectrum/network analyser, oscilloscope, signal generator or RF power meter.
• Self-driven with an enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn/develop technical skills.
• Willing to work overtime and shiftwork as and when required

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Computer literate with good IT skills, particularly using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and bespoke test systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Engineering experience in electronics-based role.
• Comfortable to be customer facing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Further Information TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Work Area: Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Food

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Job Location: Fareham

Working Model : Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TUV SUD Limited

Org Unit Code: EMC2

Requisition ID: 806

Company Description

COGENT RFMW LTD is an RF and microwave engineering consultancy with over 35 years of industry experience. We specialize in delivering complete product development solutions, encompassing system-level architecture, RF circuit design, prototyping, and design for manufacturability (DFM). Our approach is grounded in innovation, thorough technical analysis, and close collaboration with clients, ensuring high-performance and cost-effective solutions. Our designs consistently meet strict electrical, mechanical, and regulatory standards.

Role Description

We are seeking an Embedded Design Engineer specializing in RF Systems to join our team on a short term contract in Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom. The role involves completing the existing embedded design and finalize its interfacing with the RF hardware, developing embedded software, and contributing to hardware architecture. Additional responsibilities include debugging, testing prototypes, and optimizing designs for manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project specifications and timelines.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Circuit Design and Hardware Architecture
• Experience with Embedded Software development and Software Development
• Strong Debugging skills for identifying and resolving technical issues
• Analytical and problem-solving skills within RF and microwave systems
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements for RF systems
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field

Requirements added by the job poster

• 5+ years of experience in Engineering

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Can start immediately

• Working in an onsite setting

• 5+ years of work experience with Embedded Engineers

We’re looking for a Team Lead with a flair for people and leadership and a passion for delivery!

Job Title: Team Lead – RF Design

Salary: Circa £75,000 depending on experience

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizens only

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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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: Our Electronic Engineering (EE) Function has a fantastic opportunity for a Team Lead within our expanding RF and Antenna Team.

The Team Lead position will require a strong technical background in RF design with proven ability to lead work packages and provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the team.

Working alongside another Team lead, the Group Lead and Technical Experts, you’ll be responsible for leading the design and delivery of some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the UK defence industry.

This is a challenging and exciting role with great career development pathways to progress in either technical or people management disciplines.

What we’re looking for from you: We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in leading and delivering complex RF design packages, while collaborating in a diverse cross-functional organisation. A flair for leadership and people management is also essential.

• Team leadership both technical and functional with the ability to inspire and drive high performing teams.
• 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)
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design
• Experience using RF and Antenna design tools (eg Microwave Office, HFSS), including layout.
• Fully conversant with modern Radio Transceiver System architecture and design
• Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
• Experience in Project Management and the planning of tasks/activities (use of Excel, P6 or MS Project beneficial) On Time On Cost, On Quality.

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.

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