Title: Senior RF Engineer

Date: 20 Oct 2025

Location: United Kingdom, Whiteley, Hampshire, GB

About Us

DTC – A Codan Company operates in fast growing markets offering innovative and robust wireless security products, leading-edge IP centric network devices, and C4I application software solutions, along with high performance wireless broadcast systems for all industries.

Our passion for innovation keeps us one step ahead in the rapidly changing and increasingly challenging environments within which we perform, whether on the battlefield, in the streets of our cities, or at the world’s largest sporting events.

High performance IP Video, communications, and broadcast systems enable our customers to securely monitor, control, communicate, and share information with confidence in complex environments and in the most demanding situations.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and self-motivated individual to join our Hardware Engineering team at DTC in Hampshire.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in board-level and system-level RF electronics design.

You will be responsible for RF system and hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, architecture definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, qualification testing, manufacturing, and in life support.

Hardware design tasks will include block diagrams, detailed schematics, PCB layout and routing, simulations, and design test.

DTC RF Engineers work on Transmitters, Power Amplifiers, Receivers, LNA, Filters, Software Defined Radios and Down converters.

If you enjoy component level RF design and are passionate about developing leading edge RF solutions, we would like to hear from you.

This role requires candidates to undergo Security Screening to ‘SC’ level.

Successful candidates will require

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics and systems.
• Proficient in RF fundamentals: impedance matching, Smith charts, passive RLC, filter design, linearity, harmonics, noise figure analysis etc.
• Proficient in professional simulation tools such as AWR, as well as EDA tools such as PADS.
• Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as network analysers, spectrum analysers, signal generators and oscilloscopes.
• Proven experience of design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of baseband, IF, and RF circuits
• Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout for multilayer RF designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience In The Following Areas Would Be Highly Advantageous

• Receivers, Transmitters, Synthesizers, VCOs, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixers and filters
• Radio propagation, transceiver architecture, modulation schemes, antenna theory and radio/EMC compliance
• Digital Signal Processing

Benefits And Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can-do” attitude.

Our staff receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Flexible core working hours
• Onsite subsidised cafe
• A personal approach to training and development

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

DTC is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.

Interested in a career with us?

Simply click on APPLY and we’ll be in contact shortly

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Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: SC

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK & Europe

LOCATION: Portsmouth

TYPE: Full time

At Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth, we’re shaping the future of communications and space technology. Our RF test organisation (as a key part of the wider AIT – Assembly, Integration and Test team) ensures that every payload we deliver performs flawlessly in orbit – and we’re now looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of RF Test to lead this critical capability.

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee all RF testing activities across multiple space programmes, including RF preparation tasks for telecoms payloads testing and ensuring that test systems solutions are developed on time, on cost & on quality (including Product Regulatory Compliance, where appropriate). You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers, driving operational performance, technical excellence and continuous improvement in one of Europe’s most advanced RF test environments.

You’ll define the vision and strategy for RF test, ensuring safe, efficient and on-time delivery of complex test campaigns. Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Programme teams you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our spacecraft meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative leader who combines deep technical knowledge with strong people and operational management skills:

• Experience in RF testing within aerospace, defence or high-reliability communication systems
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex operational environments
• Understanding of RF test principles, measurement systems and payload performance validation
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic or Communications Engineering
• Experience of regulatory compliance requirements

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working (aligned with business / role needs), up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what’s your next change?

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Apply today and help us make it fly!

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Manufacturing Engineering <JF-MA-ME>

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

We are looking for a KTP Associate to work with Microwave Vision Group (MVG, https://www.mvg-world.com/en). The aim is to develop next-generation reverberation chambers (RCs) with optimised performance characteristics, advancing both theory and practical application of RCs. By leveraging advanced simulation, measurement techniques, and design methodologies, the project will result in a novel product line for MVG and establish new benchmarks in electromagnetic testing environments. The post is available for 3 years. At the end of the project, a permanent position to work at the Company may be offered.

Commitment to Diversity The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer. We are looking to recruit a Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer to join our Electrical Department on a permanent basis. Working within the Electrical / Electronic systems team, the EMC Engineer / Senior Engineer role is responsible for ensuring EMC compliance of our electronic systems. You will work closely with Component Engineers, T&D (Test & Development), MBSE team, Vehicle project teams, Suppliers, and our Quality dept. to ensure global EMC compliance is met for all of Triumphs products.

This role is based in our Hinckley office, where you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – up to 9% contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme – currently 6 times pensionable salary
• Discounted onsite Canteen
• Preferential medical insurance rates
• Employee Motorcycle Purchase and Lease Schemes
• Discounts on Motorcycles, Clothing, Parts, and Accessories
• Access to a company benefits platform offering discounts with multiple vendors
• Flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays

Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer responsibilities include:

• Technical lead for EMC
• Develop & Manage Triumph EMC specifications and documentation
• Leading Triumph to ensure our components conform to the applicable standards and requirements
• Manage component EMC database (in conjunction with Component Engineers)
• Manage EMC test plans with suppliers to meet Triumph stage gate deliverables supporting reviews where necessary.
• Develop and follow best practice working procedures to support EMC activities.
• Create EMC KPIs for component EMC compliance status and publish to EES leadership team on a regular basis (monthly) for each project.
• Where necessary support component hardware reviews with suppliers.
• Promote EMC awareness across the Business & support training for new starters where necessary.
• Chair a Triumph internal EMC working Group with key stakeholders to ensure our EMC approach is kept robust and applicable.
• Support Whole vehicle EMC testing where necessary alongside our T&D team.

Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer requirements:

• BEng or MEng in Electrical / Electronic engineering, Physics or Systems Engineering, and proven relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of global applicable EMC standards (UNECE Reg10, CISPR, ISO, FCC, GB/T)
• Significant relevant experience in EMC.
• Experience of full product lifecycle from concept through to vehicle launch.

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

As a RF Team Leader you will have responsibility for the management of the RF Electronics Development Team as well as contributing to development projects as a RF Design Engineer. The right candidate will have a proven track record of RF electronics design, experience of leadership and/or mentoring a technical team, 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.

Your Role Your Main Responsibilities Can Include

• Managing a team of RF design engineers, including:
  • Management of resource allocations against agreed priorities
  • Technical leadership within the RF discipline
  • Ensuring appropriate guidance to the ones mentoring of junior team members
  • Performance management and personal development reviews
  • Reinforcing process and setting standards
• Technical design and specification of baseband 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
  • Technical support to end customers
  • Regular reporting to senior stakeholders

Your Day to Day Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges.

There is no such thing as a typical day here at Sepura. You will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business.

Technical Engineering Activities You Will Be Responsible For Include

• Regular meetings to review projects progress, set priorities, and address challenges.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure RF systems meet performance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with baseband, software, and audio teams to integrate RF solutions into broader projects.
• Assist mentors providing guidance and support on technical issues.
• Engage in project management activities, such as updating project timelines, managing resources, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.

What you need to succeed Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in RF design and development, preferably in the telecommunications or critical communications industry.
• In-depth knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing.
• Proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Experience and Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in at least 3 (three) of the following items:
  • RF Tx/Rx Architectures
  • RF Receivers
  • RF Transmitters
  • RF Power Amplifiers
  • EMC/EMI
  • Frequency Generators
  • Antenna design
  • Broadband communications
  • LTE/4G/5G
  • Simulation tools and modelling such as ADS and/or CST
  • Testing procedures, protocols and facilities such as anechoic chambers and screening rooms

Proficiency in at least 2 (three) 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
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively leading a team and collaborating with other departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

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.

Job title: Senior EMC Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Competitive

What You’ll Be Doing

• Specify and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system, platforms, or programmes
• Advising design teams on Electromagnetic Environment (EME) requirements and design considerations
• Liaising with EMC test engineers to design and specify testing regimes to prove system compliance against relevant standards
• Designing and implementing system mitigation to meet EMC standards

Your Skills And Experiences

• BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent qualification
• Experience of design for EMC compliance
• Knowledge of EMC Defence Standards would be an advantage

Benefits You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The EMC Engineering Team Working within Electrical Engineering (EMC), you will be responsible for providing support to the Engineering Manager and/or external specialists in providing transversal support to engineering delivery teams in defining electromagnetic requirements and undertaking specialist testing of systems, sub systems and components in support of achieving contractual compliance for EMC design. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: SC

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK & Europe

LOCATION: Portsmouth

TYPE: Full time

At Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth, we’re shaping the future of communications and space technology. Our RF test organisation (as a key part of the wider AIT – Assembly, Integration and Test team) ensures that every payload we deliver performs flawlessly in orbit – and we’re now looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of RF Test to lead this critical capability.

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee all RF testing activities across multiple space programmes, including RF preparation tasks for telecoms payloads testing and ensuring that test systems solutions are developed on time, on cost & on quality (including Product Regulatory Compliance, where appropriate). You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers, driving operational performance, technical excellence and continuous improvement in one of Europe’s most advanced RF test environments.

You’ll define the vision and strategy for RF test, ensuring safe, efficient and on-time delivery of complex test campaigns. Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Programme teams you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our spacecraft meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

About You We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative leader who combines deep technical knowledge with strong people and operational management skills:

• Experience in RF testing within aerospace, defence or high-reliability communication systems
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex operational environments
• Understanding of RF test principles, measurement systems and payload performance validation
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic or Communications Engineering
• Experience of regulatory compliance requirements

What’s In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working (aligned with business / role needs), up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what’s your next change?

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. Apply today and help us make it fly! This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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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.

The successful candidate will be working with an on-site team of around 4-5 people at first to commission a state-of-the-art over-the-air antenna testing facility for our novel Ka-band satcom terminal. This will include leading the set-up and operation of a brand new Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR). You will be responsible for highly technical calibration and qualifications of the terminals. Using your RF/antenna background, you will integrate MATLAB and Python-based control software to control and synchronise the CATR measurement system with a variety of RF infrastructure, including active RF networks, the satcom terminal (API controlled) and RF test equipment including a Keysight PNA-X, PNA, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power sensors, calibration kits and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer that wants to drive a highly technical, novel calibration and measurement system to a production-standard. The successful candidate will own multiple technical development workstreams to use statistical analysis of large RF measurement data-sets to develop our calibration and qualification routines to new heights in order to improve terminal throughput without sacrificing quality.

CATR Commissioning and Development

• Commission and run state-of-the-art Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) systems
• Run calibration and verification measurements of terminals as part of production
• Run over-the-air development activity in the CATR for next-generation terminals
• Maintain and develop MATLAB control scripts for the CATR system

Antenna Calibration and Verification

• Develop, calibrate, and verify the performance of the calibration system
• Integrate calibration methodologies into system frameworks
• Develop scripts to validate system functionality

Documentation and Reporting

• Document calibration procedures, methodologies, and results for internal reference and regulatory compliance
• Generate reports summarizing findings, including defects and performance metrics
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to convey results and recommendations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab
• Experience with calibration and verification of antenna elements such as active phased arrays, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, frequency conversion, ADC & DAC
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with over the air RF measurements in anechoic chambers (e.g., Compact Antenna Test Ranges (CATRs), Spherical/Planer Near Field Scanners using RF test equipment equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, vector network analysers and signal generators)
• Solid understanding of antenna principles, including digital and analog circuits, signal processing, and communication protocols
• Prior experience in antenna engineering, calibration, or software development is highly desirable

Please note – due to the nature of the work the successful candidate will be required to be in the office 4 days a week. Benefits

• Stock Options
• Contributory Pension Scheme 3% standard
• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Free On-Site Gym
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Discounts Platform