RF Electronic Warfare Engineer

About the job

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.

Senior/Principal RF Engineer

About the job

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 communicator.

Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

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

Day to Day:

Our diverse customer base spans various industries and markets globally. We have developed comprehensive TETRA and LTE solutions tailored for users across multiple sectors to address their critical communication needs.

At Sepura, no two days are the same. You will receive support from your manager and team, and collaborate with different departments throughout the company.

Your Technical Engineering Responsibilities Will Include

  • Designing and developing RF systems at the component level.
  • Conducting performance tests and optimizations to meet specified performance criteria.
  • Leading integration and prototyping efforts to ensure seamless integration of sub-systems with larger systems or components.
  • Collaborating with baseband, software, and audio teams to incorporate RF solutions into broader projects.
  • Creating detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and performance assessments.

This role may require some travel, so the successful candidate will need a full, clean driving license and their own car. Travel expenses will be covered.

Qualifications

What you need to succeed:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in RF design and development, ideally within the telecommunications or critical communications industry.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing.
  • Proven hands-on design experience.
  • Strong time management and communication skills, with a history of delivering projects or tasks on time and with high quality.

Experience and Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Significant experience at design level in at least three of the following areas:
    • RF Tx/Rx Architectures
    • RF Receivers
    • RF Transmitters
    • RF Power Amplifiers
    • EMC/EMI
    • Frequency Generators
    • Antenna design
    • Antenna tuning
    • Matching networks and
    • Broadband communications
    • LTE/4G/5G
  • Component selection
  • Simulation tools and modelling such as ADS and/or CST
  • Testing procedures, protocols, and facilities like anechoic chambers and screening rooms
  • Strong experience in at least two of the following technologies:
    • TETRA – 100-900 MHz
    • GSM – 800/900/1800 MHz
    • LTE/4G/5G – 700-2700 MHz
    • GNSS – 1.6-2 GHz
    • WiFi – 2.4-6GHz
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with the team and collaborate with other departments.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively assign both internal and external resources.
  • Excellent hands-on experience handling sensitive PCBs and preforming component level activities such as rework and/or modifications.

Nice to have

  • Experience with professional mobile radio (PMR) systems.
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance in the telecommunications industry.
  • Knowledge of advanced RF technologies, such as beamforming or MIMO.
  • Proficiency in additional programming languages relevant to RF design and testing.

Senior Radio Systems Engineer

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Company Description

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

Discover more at www.necsws.com

Job Description

As a Senior Radio System Engineer, you will play a key role within the Operational team of the Managed Radio Services contract to our customer, the Metropolitan Police. Supporting/delivering our mission critical Operational services you will be responsible for Delivery of core Maintenance and Testing Functions as well as contributing towards a variety of Small/medium/large scale projects at various customer sites generally within the M25. Due to the nature of this role successful applicant must be able to obtain SC Level +NPPV checks process successfully. Operating hours are between 8am – 6pm 37.5 hours per week.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Routine Checks/Maintenance of a variety of Fixed Site radio Terminals.
  • Recording and documenting the progress of Upgrades across the Vehicle and Fixed site Radio Fleet using a variety of common software tools (ServiceNow, Microsoft Office) and manufacturer Specific Software.
  • Providing leadership for the Radio Engineering team.
  • Delivering Equipment to customer sites or 3rd party private premises in support of BAU Operational demands or Special Events as Required (Occasionally this will necessitate 24/7 activities).
  • Undertaking Network Surveys – Walk and Drive surveys gathering Data and Subjective testing of Network Coverage.

Due to strict security clearance requirements, we can only consider applicants that have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or longer.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience/Knowledge of Networked Technologies

. Strong System Diagnostics and Fault Finding Techniques

. Installations Experience

. RF (Radio Frequency) Related knowledge

. Past Involvement with Small/Medium Scale Projects

. Competency with Microsoft Office Applications (Specifically Excel)

  • Some experience with database usage
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Full UK Driving licence

Additional Information

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

  • 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
  • 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
  • A Group Pension Plan
  • All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
  • All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
  • Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.
  • *due to strict security clearance requirements, we can only accept applications from candidates that have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more*

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.

Engineer (EMC)

About the job

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 Technician or 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

Senior RF Engineer – Contract UNB040

About the job

Who are we?

We hire those that seek to innovate across people, process and technology. Join our global workforce, visualise the future and strive for success. Our engineering campus and corporate offices in the UK and US are optimal environments for ideas and innovation to flourish.

ALL.SPACE, has developed a smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. Our ground-breaking software-defined service enablement platform integrates intelligent routing, edge computing and on-demand services to deliver unprecedented network resilience and application performance. Our terminal designs operate as fully electronic beam steering systems. Our IP has applications across a wide range of market sectors including aeronautical, land mobile, maritime, and 5G. It provides broadband, multi-beam, two-way communications with dynamic tracking of geostationary and non-geostationary satellites or terrestrial nodes.

We are looking for world class talent to join our high-performing team working on cutting edge technology in the satellite communications industry. We stand by our company values; INTEGRITY, INNOVATION & EXECUTION EXCELLENCE – giving you the opportunity to build your career in an environment where we encourage crisp decision-making, challenging the status-quo, championing your beliefs and ideas, sharing successes (and learning from failures) and working collaboratively with your fellow team members.

ALL.SPACE is committed to practicing and promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. We aim to lead by example by making satellite communications a more inviting and accessible industry for all.

Visit www.all.space to learn more.

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated RF Engineer to join our team. This is a senior hands-on role for an expert in RF circuit design, particularly in mm Wave technology (10- 30GHz) to lead the architecture, design and integration of advanced RF systems.

At All.Space, you’ll work with some of the brightest minds in the industry to push the boundaries of what’s possible in satellite communications. We value innovation, precision, and collaboration. If you’re ready to lead at the cutting edge of RF engineering and contribute to projects that have global impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • RF Subsystem Design: Design RF front-end modules (LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, frequency converters) across Ku and Ka for ground terminal applications.
  • System Analysis: Perform System analysis, propagation modelling, Embedded RF component designs and RF performance simulations using System Vue, ADS, and MATLAB.
  • Prototyping & Testing: Develop RF circuit designs including schematic designs and conduct RF performance validation using VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, and satellite modems.
  • EM Simulation: Perform RF System simulations using tools like System Vue, Keysight ADS and HFSS
  • Simulation & Measurement Analysis: Analyse simulation results and experimental data using MATLAB, Python, or other similar tools.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support integration with digital modems, Antenna systems, and mechanical enclosures for terminal-level performance optimisation.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Prepare reports and presentations on designs, simulations, measurements, and performance.
  • Productisation: Work closely with hardware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimised for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
  • Compliance & Certification: Ensure designs meet international SATCOM regulatory standards (FCC, ITU, ETSI), EMC and environmental qualifications for rugged platforms

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred).

Essential Qualifications:

  • 7-8+ years of experience in RF/microwave design, preferably in satellite ground terminals or SATCOM systems.
  • Deep understanding of analog and RF circuit design (LNAs, mixers, phase shifters, VCOs, PAs, op-amps, etc.), including noise, linearity, and impedance matching.
  • High proficiency with RF test equipment: signal generators, spectrum analysers, and network Analysers
  • Proficiency in System Vue, ADS, MATLAB or similar simulation/modelling tools
  • Expert in designing RF hardware for Ku, Ka SATCOM applications.
  • Strong knowledge of RF propagation, RF link budgets, and phased array principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance performance with design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and cost-effectiveness.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with PCB layout for RF and microwave circuits using Altium or similar design software.
  • Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or similar languages for data analysis, automation, and simulation support.
  • Experience with EM Simulations tools such as HFSS or CST

Benefits

  • Generous salary and annual bonus
  • Stock options
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave + public holidays
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Car scheme (salary sacrifice)
  • Free on-site gym
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Discounts platform

Antenna Engineer

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Details

Reference number

445352

Salary

£53,761
Full-time (37 hours per week, Monday-Friday) or part-time (minimum 30 hours)

Flexible or compressed working hours available

Office-based with occasional opportunities to work from home

GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

HMGCC – Engineering

Type of role

Engineering

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

  • Location
  • About the job
  • Benefits
  • Things you need to know
  • Apply and further information

Location

Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

About the job

Job summary

Can you design, build and test Antennas for modern communication systems? Do you want to develop your career in engineering while protecting national security?

You’ll bring your technical knowledge and ideas to create and maintain antennas that solve challenging engineering problems for partners at home and overseas. On the job training is provided, and a portion of your time will be dedicated to innovation and research.

Joining one of our product enabling teams, you’ll work on hardware products and solutions that are critical to the success of our mission. You may not know all the details yet, but you soon will.

No two days will be the same: one day you could be modifying an existing design to introduce a new requirement; the next you could be collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to design the next set of products and systems.

Job description

Putting your skills to use

Using your diverse range of skills, you will:

  • Design, develop and document antennas to appropriate standards, in line with HMGCC’s engineering policies, processes and procedures.
  • Create a wide range of designs and solutions that meet our partners’ needs.
  • Verify designs by creating and implementing verification tests and carrying out peer reviews.
  • Support products and investigate reported defects.
  • Contribute to project planning and meetings.
  • Undertake elements of line management and departmental administration as agreed with team management.

Person specification

More about you

To apply for this role, you will already have:

  • Experience of designing and testing bespoke antennas to meet specifications and standards.
  • Experience of using network and spectrum analysers plus other test equipment and measurement systems used in antenna design.
  • Experience of antenna construction and good skills with hand tools.

It would be beneficial if you also have one or more of the following (although these are not essential):

  • Relevant experience or relevant degree, such as RF engineering, RF communications, electronic engineering, engineering, maths or physics.
  • An interest in design and implementation of antennas.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver solutions to engineering problems.
  • The ability to work independently with some supervision to solve antenna related problems.
  • Experience of RF design using software simulation tools, e.g. HFSS, CST etc.


Your personal skills

You will be someone who:

  • Displays behaviours that promote a collaborative working environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Is keen to learn and continually improve both technical and non-technical skills.
  • Is enthused by working with other capable engineers, combining your collective knowledge to produce better results.
  • Likes seeing things through to the end, with the drive and commitment to finish projects to a high standard.
  • Enjoys the challenge of thinking of innovative solutions to hard problems and is not constrained by convention.
  • Can manage your own workload and adapt to changing demands on your time.
  • Puts plans in place to make improvements.
  • Works with partners to clearly understand their desired outcomes and expectations.

Benefits

What we offer

Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you:

  • A positive, collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
  • 8 bank holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
  • 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
  • Pension. Our government pension scheme is Alpha. It’s a competitive, defined benefits scheme.
  • Opportunities for development.
  • Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
  • Flexible or compressed hours to support you to balance your life with your work.
  • Paid parental and adoption leave and neonatal policy.
  • Training. Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
  • Opportunities for mentoring and coaching.
  • Free secure parking and allocated parking for car shares.
  • Affinity groups – whether you are a person with a disability, part of the LGBTQIA+ community and/or from an ethnic minority background, we provide an inclusive environment, support and a variety of networks for everyone.
  • Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day.
  • Bike to work scheme.
  • Multi-faith prayer room. This is a quiet contemplation room for staff to use for prayer or reflection.
  • 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
  • Sports & social society. We have a range of clubs and societies and offer regular subsidised theatre tickets and on-site activities.
  • On site café and restaurant.
  • On site nursery (subject to availability).
  • Relocation Loan*.


About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security.

We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.

We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.

To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website.


Equal Opportunities

Inclusion and diversity really matter to us. It’s not just about numbers or visible differences.

HMGCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other’s differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.

To find out more about our culture and inclusion and diversity, please visit our website.

We are proud to offer applicants who declare a disability or long-term health condition the opportunity to apply through the Offer of Interview Scheme. We aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that best meet the minimum essential criteria for this position are offered an interview where practicable.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Apply now

Discover more by applying on our website

Our recruitment team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.

Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.

  • If you are relocating to the area and renting a property then we can offer an interest free relocation loan of up to £2,500, which is to be repaid in instalments over a period of 24 months.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting .

See our vetting charter .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Recruitment
  • Email : Opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk
  • Telephone : 0845 337 3217 (Our lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm)

Recruitment team

  • Email : Opportunities@hiringteam.org.uk

RF Maintenance Operative

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The role

To provide a key service in the day-to-day operation of the Residential properties in the Stoke bishop halls of residence by undertaking general and minor repairs and decorations, maintaining security and supporting good relations with students, residents and guests.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day reactive and preventative maintenance, with particular commitment to reactive maintenance to ensure that agreed service level agreements are achieved and maintained. This will include routine or cyclical programmed work and any emergency or urgent jobs that may crop up at any time.

Maintaining close contact with the University’s Estates Department for professional advice, support and supplies and assisting other trades personnel such as Electricians, Plumbers, Fitters and Carpenter/Joiners with routine and emergency work or when responding to work requests involving breakdowns, installations and testing.

You should apply if

  • You will be expected to have basic DIY and general maintenance skills.
  • You will be required to gain competence in Portable Appliance Testing, if this has not already been acquired. The post holder must be able to work on his or her own initiative and to prioritise and evaluate tasks.
  • A basic knowledge of the construction industry, with an understanding of electrical, gas and plumbing trades and would be an advantage as the need to be aware of the dangers involved in carrying out work immediately adjacent to electrical, gas and plumbing installations is essential

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time – 35 hours

Grade: E

Salary: £26,093 – £28,778 per annum

School/Unit: Campus Division

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Monday 2nd February.

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday February 11th

For informal queries about the role, please contact Tracey Brooks (Residential FM Coordinator) on tracey.brooks@bristol.ac.uk or 07837 394 1994.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
JOB NUMBER

SUPP113094

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN

Open ended / Full time

POSTING END DATE

02 Feb 2026

FACULTY/DIVISION

Campus Division

SALARY

£26,093 – £28,778 per annum

Team Lead – RF Design

About the job

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.

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

RF Systems Lead Engineer

About the job

Stevenage

At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an RF Systems Lead Engineer. You will be responsible for leading data link systems engineering work on a new weapons system programme, interfacing with both suppliers and customers, and providing technical leadership for junior RF systems engineers.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 days per week on-site 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:

As RF system lead engineer, you will be the main Data Links technical point of contact for a weapon system project. You will be responsible for coordinating the systems engineering aspects of the project, including supporting bids, defining the system architecture, and managing development activities such as requirements management, system modelling management, and system proving plans (V&V). You will lead a small team of RF systems engineers.

What we’re looking for from you:

You will have an understanding of RF technologies, and system level design considerations for RF communication system. Ideally, you will be degree qualified in a STEM subject. You will have a strong background in systems engineering across the full product life cycle together with experience of managing suppliers. Customer facing skills are also highly desirable.

We’re looking for you to have an ability to work autonomously within a multi-skilled team with a good understanding and commitment to achieving project goals. You should also be able to perform technical investigations, provide problem assessments, and propose design solutions within a culture of innovative thinking.

We are looking for some of the following skills:

  • Managing internal suppliers, and external suppliers
  • Work package management
  • Technical leadership of junior engineers
  • Systems design methodologies
  • Requirements definition and management
  • Leading design reviews across the product lifecycle
  • Overseeing the transition of development hardware into production
  • Leading technical investigations
  • Experience with proving and validation
  • Configuration management
  • Awareness of simulation tools: Architecture (SysML) / performance modelling (MATLAB)
  • Experience working within an international team
  • Understanding of RF communication principals and design

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 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.

Lead Systems Engineer – RF Self Protection Systems

About the job

Job Description

Your impact

We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to help develop the next generation of RF Self-Protection Systems. You’ll be at the forefront of creating cutting-edge Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) technologies and techniques for use on drones, rotary, and fixed-wing platforms—protecting assets in the most challenging and hostile operational environments.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in advancing mission survivability and electronic warfare capability within a world-class engineering team.

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will

  • Work closely with stakeholders to define system-level requirements based on operational needs
  • Identify opportunities for reuse and cost savings by collaborating with parallel programmes
  • Lead system integration and demonstration activities in collaboration with the customer
  • Influence system and subsystem design, ensuring robust requirements and clear paths to compliance and acceptance
  • Produce clear, high-quality engineering documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage and deliver complex systems engineering work packages through to completion

You’ll be central to bringing advanced ECM solutions to life, helping to ensure platform survivability and operational effectiveness in increasingly complex threat environments.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with solid experience in systems engineering and a deep understanding of how to manage complexity in high-tech defence projects.

  • A track record of leading engineering design work through the full lifecycle—from concept through to verification and delivery
  • Strong technical leadership and communication skills, with an ability to work across functional boundaries
  • Proven experience in developing Military RF systems and/or Electronic Warfare technologies
  • Confidence in applying systems thinking to define problems, develop architectures, and guide integration
  • Experience with verification and validation activities on complex systems
  • Familiarity with working alongside key disciplines such as safety, security, and reliability to ensure robust, mission-ready solutions

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on platform survivability—join us in shaping the future of electronic warfare.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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!

Seniority

Senior

Primary Location

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid