RF Test Engineer

About the job

As an RF Test Engineer at Spire, you’ll be at the cutting edge of transforming satellite designs into production-ready builds. Your work will directly improve RF product quality, streamline manufacturing flow, and ensure seamless transitions from complex engineering concepts to scalable, high-reliability production.

You’ll define the standards, calibration practices, and test processes that underpin consistent RF performance, while maintaining the infrastructure and equipment that enable repeatable results. This is a unique opportunity to shape how advanced RF systems are built and tested, driving performance and quality from the ground up.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead the transition of RF designs into production by developing and validating repeatable manufacturing and test processes.
  • Own calibration, readiness, and maintenance of all RF test equipment, including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and anechoic chambers, ensuring measurement integrity and compliance.
  • Develop and review detailed work instructions, translating complex RF engineering requirements into clear technician-level procedures.
  • Feed manufacturability, testability, and process improvement recommendations back to design teams, ensuring updates are reflected in production documentation.
  • Participate in build readiness reviews, ensuring documentation maturity, and tooling/test equipment readiness.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure processes meet performance and reliability requirements, and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvement.
  • Provide early training and guidance to production teams, ensuring key RF considerations and care points are well understood ahead of builds.

Key Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of RF fundamentals with hands-on experience using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other RF test equipment.
  • Experience developing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing and test processes.
  • Proven ability to manage calibration programs and maintain quality standards for RF equipment and facilities.
  • Clear communication and collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with antenna measurements, anechoic chamber testing, and over-the-air validation.
  • Familiarity with automated test scripting and data analysis (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
  • Exposure to Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and ability to influence design decisions.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving engineering environment.

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

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

Global Perks

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

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

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

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

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

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Electronics Engineer (RF – Antenna/Component)

About the job

Overview

As an Electronics Engineer (RF), you will design and deliver the radio‑frequency capability at the heart of our systems. From concept and detailed design through implementation and test, you will develop RF and microwave electronics that enable our platforms to sense, communicate and operate in demanding environments. Your work will take critical hardware from early prototypes into production, supporting air defence systems as they move from the lab to real‑world deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and define the requirements for the architecture of electronic systems in conjunction with the wider engineering team
  • Select components, perform analyses of RF chains, design distributed and hybrid filters, perform 2.5D and 3D EM simulations, draw schematics, direct (and occasionally engage in) layout activities, perform initial bring-up testing, and define production testing of RF and microwave electronic systems (including PCBs)

Requirements

  • Experience with RF design up to 10GHz (absolute minimum, ideally higher)
  • Proven experience in distributed filter design and 2.5D / 3D EM simulation
  • Proven experience in RF chain analysis (and ideally frequency planning)
  • PCB design experience over a significant number of boards
  • Experience in power supply design for RF circuits
  • BEng / MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

  • Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
  • Antenna design experience
  • MMIC design experience

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and stock options
  • Private Medical & Dental
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Lunchtime catering on site

About Us

The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.

We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.

We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission.

If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

EMC Test Technician

About the job

We are looking for an EMC Test Technician to join our Commercial EMC team. This is a hands-on role preparing equipment, supporting test engineers, and conducting EMC tests in line with commercial standards and internal procedures.

The role offers excellent development opportunities and is ideal for someone with technical aptitude, good attention to detail, and interest in defence and aerospace testing.

Core Responsibilities

  • Set up and assist with EMC testing of electronic equipment.
  • Operate test equipment under supervision.
  • Accurately record measurements and observations.
  • Prepare and maintain lab setups, equipment, and test environments.
  • Follow internal procedures and contribute to lab housekeeping.
  • Support site-based testing at customer premises when required.

Skills / Qualifications

  • Technical qualification (e.g. BTEC, HNC) in engineering or relevant experience in a testing or lab environment.
  • Familiarity with test equipment and safety procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

To be successful in your application for this role you will require:

  • Willingness to support testing at customer locations.
  • Availability to work Monday to Thursday: 08:30–17:00, and Friday: 08:30–15:45 (37.5 hours per week).
  • A team-focused and safety-conscious attitude.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

Engineering Manager – Electrical & RF Calibration

About the job

Job Summary The Engineering Manager for Electrical & RF Calibration leads engineering resources for electrical metrology and RF calibration products at Fluke, managing product delivery and lifecycle from concept through deployment to ensure quality, performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Overseeing a multidisciplinary team of hardware, firmware, and software engineers mainly in Norwich, UK, this role also draws on global Fluke engineering resources as needed.

The position applies systems engineering methods to deliver high-quality, scalable calibration products that meet business and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end product delivery and lifecycle management for electrical and RF calibration products, from initial concept through sustaining engineering.
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams (Hardware, Software, and Firmware) to deliver complex, high-precision measurement systems.
  • Define and validate system architectures, with a specific focus on RF signal integrity, electrical metrology standards, and firmware/software integration.
  • Partner with Product Management and customers to translate market needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for the Norwich-based team.
  • Lead technical feasibility reviews, design reviews, and risk mitigation activities, particularly for high-frequency RF circuit design.
  • Drive strong systems engineering practices across requirements, integration, verification, and lifecycle processes.
  • Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and competitive trends in the Test & Measurement industry to ensure strong business impact.
  • Guide continuous improvement of development processes, documentation, and design rigor (e.g., using FBS/Fortive Business System tools).
  • Support innovation and early-stage exploration of new measurement technologies and IP opportunities.

Key Qualifications

  • Education: BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Leadership: 10+ years of experience in product development, with proven experience leading multidisciplinary hardware and software teams.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong background in RF circuit design and measurement (e.g., signal generators, power meters, or spectrum analyzers).
  • Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Test & Measurement industry and electrical metrology.
  • Systems Thinking: Deep experience with systems engineering methodologies and the full product development lifecycle.
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in complex, global environments.
  • Location: Ability to work at the Norwich, England design center.

Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Bonus or Equity This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Snr RF+Electronics Design Eng

About the job

RF Engineer required for design, development, testing and approvals of short-range RF embedded devices for both the existing portfolio and the future roadmap. The job also entails researching new technologies, evaluating new development tools/processes and providing support and assistance in all RF matters.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

  • Primarily contributing to the RF design and development of embedded hardware for offender monitoring equipment.
  • Work within embedded development team to help identify current areas of concern in design process.
  • Evaluate and analyse 3rd party software designed to enhance embedded systems development.
  • Support efforts that ensure new products quickly reach the market.
  • Develop new IP and ensure that it can be protected by following IP documentation and confidentiality processes.
  • Maintain up to date understanding of the technology sectors applicable to the company’s current and future products.
  • Ensure that all designs are fully documented and archived.
  • Help ensure that all designs are fully type approved and that they meet all aspects of functionality and performance defined in the specifications.
  • Provide technical support to operations and production teams to ensure product designs are understood and can be correctly manufactured, tested and maintained.
  • Providing frequent updates on task progress with estimates of time elapsed and engineering effort required to complete assigned project tasks.

Key Competencies

  • Self-starter.
  • Delivering performance.
  • Technical mind-set.
  • Customer thinking.
  • Awareness of the market environment.
  • Sharing & Co-operating.
  • Driving change.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent electronic and hardware design skills.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in low-power, microcontroller-driven wireless systems.
  • Fundamental firmware knowledge.
  • Significant Altium product knowledge.
  • Significant RF knowledge applied in commercial designs.
  • Knowledge of RF simulation tools.

Desirable

  • History of driving hardware development process changes.
  • Embedded C programming experience.
  • High volume product development.
  • Proven RF design capabilities.
  • Familiarity with approvals processes.

Principal RF Engineer

About the job

Filtronic is looking for a Principal or Lead RF Engineer to join our team, based at our new state-of-the-art facility in County Durham UK, to work on a range of exciting products from concept through to production.

With a wide range of design tools, experienced engineers and in-house RF/mmW manufacturing capabilities, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of new products as part of the Filtronic team.

Our products range from low volume niche opportunity devices to high volume telecommunications and defence equipment.

Purpose of Role: Responsible for leading the design of RF/mmW elements and systems, ensuring that electrical performance, quality, cost and manufacturability requirements are met.

The Principal or Lead RF Engineer will provide technical leadership across design activities, support project delivery and help develop best practice within the engineering team.

Summary of responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules and systems within telecommunications and defence products.
  • Take technical responsibility for RF/mmW specification, design, simulation, realisation and verification.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers within the team.
  • Carry out system line-up analysis, tolerance analysis and design for manufacture.
  • Support the selection of components, ICs and MMICs, including liaison with suppliers where required.
  • Work closely with mechanical, electronics, PCB layout, manufacturing and test teams to deliver robust product designs.
  • Prepare and review design documentation, including design logbooks, data packs, peer reviews and design release information.
  • Lead and participate in design reviews, identifying and managing technical risks.
  • Support design verification and validation, including test specifications, test reports and reliability testing.
  • Support problem solving and fault diagnosis during product introduction and production.
  • Ensure designs are delivered in line with project technical, schedule and cost requirements.

Requirements

  • Relevant Degree or equivalent, preferably in RF, Microwave, Electronics or Communications Engineering.
  • Significant experience in RF/mmW circuit or system design.
  • Experience using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro or ADS.
  • Strong understanding of microwave circuit design, system line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis and design for manufacture.
  • Experience of transceiver, amplifier, filter, module or subsystem design would be beneficial.
  • Ability to lead technical activities and support the development of other engineers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to engineering delivery.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing and project teams

Benefits We recognise the value of exceptional talent. That’s why this role is backed by an excellent salary and benefits package.

Please call our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on 07483 917543 (anytime) if you would like to chat about this role or clarify the salary and benefits prior to investing your time applying.

Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

Senior RF Engineer

About the job

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior RF Engineer to take ownership of critical RF and microwave work packages, covering module development, antenna design, test, and production support for advanced engineering products.

This is a hands‑on senior role for someone who enjoys technical leadership, deep RF problem‑solving, and working across the full product lifecycle – from requirements and design through to manufacture and in‑service support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the development of RF modules and antenna systems, using internal teams and external partners

Maintaining and improving existing RF and antenna designs, including obsolescence management

Deriving, managing, and verifying RF and antenna requirements and specifications

Providing RF and antenna expertise to Supply Chain, Quality, Suppliers, and Customers

Supporting external RF/antenna designs and maintaining production test solutions

Supporting RF module manufacture, including trend analysis and root‑cause investigation

Ensuring engineering procedures and quality standards are consistently applied

Estimating, planning, and managing small technical work packages

Producing and maintaining clear, accurate technical documentation

What We’re Looking For

Essential Strong experience in PCB design at microwave frequencies, including schematic manipulation and layout review

In‑depth knowledge of RF components such as HPAs, LNAs, limiters, circulators, filters, mixers, and PLLs

Experience with RF system design and cascade analysis

Hands‑on use of RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analysers, etc.)

Strong understanding of antenna theory, design, and test, including array, slotted, and printed antennas

Design for testability and manufacturability, with experience supporting production (e.g. SMT environments) xlqdzyr

Self‑motivated team player with strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Altium for PCB design

Experience using Altair RF and antenna simulation tools

Background in radar or communications systems

Knowledge of digital electronics or power supply design

Experience With Requirements Management Or Systems Engineering Test automation using MATLAB or Python

Understanding of EMC and regulatory compliance (FCC, ITU, ETSI)

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

RF Test Technician

About the job

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

What You Will Be Part Of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here. The Role: Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated RF Inspection & Test Technician to support our radar and sensors activities at our Fareham office.

Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab’s portfolio – a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As an Inspection & Test Technician you will work in the Production department as part of the Test & Inspection team. Duties will be (but not limited to) inspecting produced items and units and testing units and the G1X Radar. Whilst the role is based in Fareham there may be opportunities for trips to Sweden for training and knowledge transfer.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support Inspection & Test Team Leader by being proactive to achieve production goals
  • Ensure any soldering and electrical looming is carried out to a high standard in line with company standards and procedures. Test functionality of produced units and sub-assemblies
  • Help and support others with training when possible, by passing on knowledge and skills.
  • Understand and interpret electrical drawings.
  • Follow documented processes and record results
  • Carry out any other duties as detailed by the team leader or Production Supervisor. Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role.
  • Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times
  • Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.
  • Test radar systems, including conducting thorough inspections and performance evaluations to ensure they meet required specifications.
  • Troubleshoot radar systems by identifying and resolving technical issues, performing diagnostic tests, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Liaise with Swedish colleagues over Teams, email, or in person to collaborate on projects, share knowledge, and ensure effective communication and coordination across teams.

Required Skills:

  • Be familiar with use of standard test and measurement equipment used in either a communications, radar or electronic warfare systems environment
  • Enjoy working and developing in a team
  • Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well
  • Good technical communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Capable of good time management
  • During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship
  • Experienced in the use of multi-meters, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum and Network Analysers with a knowledge of both analogue and digital systems.
  • Good knowledge of electrical and electronic components and principles.
  • Have 3-5 years of minimum RF experience, with a proven track record of troubleshooting.

Desired Skills:

  • Capable of inspecting to IPC class 3 standard
  • Have a background in inspection, testing and measurement (3-5 years minimum)
  • As a person you are positive, social, result oriented and a team player.
  • Proficiency in documenting procedures, findings, and recommendations.
  • Capacity to develop creative solutions to unique challenges.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Principal Analog/RF Wireless Transceiver Design Engineer

About the job

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers’ most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Join our innovative team as a Principal Analog/RF Wireless Transceiver Design Engineer (m/f/d), where you will play a crucial role in delivering the next generation of wireless transceivers for world-leading UWB products. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in Automotive, Mobile, Industrial, IoT, and Consumer applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and develop high-quality Analog/RF systems and sub-systems using industry best practices for design, verification, and testing
  • Write verification plans and develop automated test benches
  • Create, document, and verify behavioral models of analog and analog-mixed-signal blocks (e.g., VerilogA/AMS, SystemVerilog-RNM, Wreal) to ensure they are optimized and up-to-date
  • Design and verify Analog/RF blocks and sub-blocks (e.g., Transmitter, PA, LNA, Filters, ADC, etc) to at least 20GHz using industry-standard tools and design flows
  • Collaborate with IC Layout Design Engineers to optimize design and layout
  • Ensure designs follow industry best practices, including Design-For-Test (DFT), isolation, and power optimization
  • Host design and verification reviews
  • Support lab evaluation, characterization, and testing
  • Collaborate with mixed signal, digital/systems, software, applications, and test teams to ensure products meet specifications on time and within budget
  • Drive continuous productivity improvements through enhanced work methodologies, efficient tool use, and thorough documentation
  • Mentor and guide employees and interns

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field
  • 12+ years of Analog/RF design experience (or an advanced degree with equivalent experience)
  • Experience working on circuit design of Transceivers
  • Excellent working knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso design environment
  • Detailed design experience with analog/mixed-signal circuits on advanced CMOS nodes
  • Demonstrate strong teamwork and interpersonal skills while being able to work independently on complex tasks
  • Clear and concise communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field
  • Experience with high-frequency RF designs
  • Experienced in getting chip designs to product release
  • Working knowledge of EM field solvers such as Momentum, EMX, HFSS

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what’s next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer

About the job

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before – ready for the challenge? Then read on…

The Satcom team is responsible for the design, delivery and performance of Open Cosmos’ satellite communications services, spanning the space segment, ground infrastructure and global connectivity. We now require a Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer to join the team.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Antenna and RF Payload Engineer, you’ll lead the modelling, specification, and validation of antenna and RF payload systems across both satellite payloads and user terminals.

You’ll play a key role in translating high-level mission and service requirements into robust, high-performance hardware designs ready for deployment in demanding operational environments.

You will:

  • Lead antenna and RF payload design activities across phased arrays, reflectors, and beamforming systems
  • Define and validate electromagnetic simulations to optimise antenna and RF performance
  • Support beam steering, coverage optimisation, and spectral compliance across satellite constellations
  • Define technical specifications and interface requirements for RF modules and payload subsystems
  • Govern frequency planning, signal integrity, and linearity requirements across RF chains
  • Perform cascade analysis to optimise gain, noise figure, and overall link performance
  • Support radiometric modelling and PFD analysis to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Lead prototyping and hardware validation activities including OTA testing and engineering model development
  • Define and oversee qualification activities including vibration, TVAC, and radiation testing
  • Work closely with system architects, RF engineers, hardware teams, and spectrum specialists to deliver integrated solutions

What You’ll bring

  • Strong understanding of antenna theory and RF system design including phased arrays, reflectors, and beamforming techniques
  • Capability in electromagnetic modelling and simulation using tools such as CST, HFSS, ADS, or similar
  • Strong knowledge of antenna performance metrics including gain, axial ratio, cross-polarisation, and radiation pattern optimisation
  • Understanding of RF front-end architectures including amplifiers, converters, filters, and frequency planning
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and linearity considerations including P1dB, OIP3, and spectral purity
  • Capability in cascade analysis for gain, noise figure, and G/T optimisation across RF systems
  • Understanding of radiometric analysis and Power Flux Density (PFD) modelling for regulatory compliance
  • Familiarity with prototyping and RF validation activities including OTA testing and anechoic chamber measurements
  • Awareness of environmental qualification processes including vibration, thermal-vacuum (TVAC), and radiation testing
  • Knowledge of satellite communication standards and regulatory frameworks including DVB-S2X, 5G NTN, and ITU constraints
  • A structured and analytical approach to problem-solving with strong focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability

This role will be based in any of our locations.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

When applying, please submit your CV in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

  • Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe
  • A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges
  • A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team