Job Description:

RF Engineer

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimal travel within UK, unless interested in more

LOCATION: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

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 and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
• 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 parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• 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?

About The Role…

The instruments and equipment you design will travel to the stars and impact generations to come… If that sparks interest, read on:

Passionate about RF (Radio Frequency) Design? Interested in working on the full life-cycle of projects, studies to installation? Wanting a role where you can actually see the physical equipment you design? Enjoy collaborating with internal clients and suppliers? Then we might have a role for you!

We’re looking for an experienced RF Design Engineer to join the Portsmouth based team. The multi-functional team is responsible for the design and development of RF and Microwave Instruments / equipment for Earth Observation satellites.

How You Will Contribute To The Team…

• Design, simulate and optimise radio frequency / microwave circuitry and equipment.
• Develop microwave systems architectures for elements within radar and radiometer instruments covering frequency range from a few MHz to hundreds of GHz.
• Perform functional and performance analysis and decomposition of requirements to equipment and module level.
• Support integration and validation of microwave equipment at instrument level.

About You…

• Interested in bringing ideas to the table and working with Systems Engineers to shape instruments
• Comfortable designing hardware and systems, depending on project requirements
• Demonstrable experience of RF hardware design, development, analyses and verification methods.
• Good knowledge and use of RF simulation tools such as Keysight ADS (Advanced Design System), Ansys HFSS and other RF simulation tools
• Very familiar with the use of RF test equipment such as VNAs, Scopes, power meters, signal generators and spectrum analysers

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

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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:

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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.

#YESPOST

Job Description

Leonardo UK is excited to be recruiting a Principal EMC Engineer for our Basildon site.

This site-based role will undertake EMC specification, design, development and test work on various Air / Land and Sea projects at system and component level.

The role also requires building and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve cost effective and robust EMC solutions in various challenging environments.

The Principal EMC Engineer will also be required to contribute to our UKAS test team and carry out EMC testing and EMC training of other engineers. Thus, experience of UKAS audits and looking after the day to day running and capability enhancement and maintenance of an EMC test facility is essential.

The successful applicant will be working in the ISP business unit’s Environmental test group as part of the Design Integrity Function under the Environmental Test Lab Manager.

Your impact

This role is to provide EMC / TEMPEST design, development and test support to projects; this includes the development of EMC / TEMPEST requirements and providing robust cost-effective solutions. Customer and supplier liaison is also key to ensure the minimisation of through life EMC cost while offering an innovative and robust solution to our customers’ needs. The production of EMC / TEMPEST documentation for projects will be necessary along with approving suppliers’ documentation and test results. EMC testing forms a major part of the role, both in house and at external EMC test house (possibly at remote locations). The successful applicant will support the Basildon test facility UKAS audit schedule and accreditation. Other duties include EMC test house and equipment maintenance duties.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Design for EMC & TEMPEST.
• Development of EMC & TEMPEST requirements from legislation and top-level system specifications.
• Production of EMC & TEMPEST Plans for complex systems and components.
• Supplier management for control of EMC design at sub-tier suppliers.
• In house EMC testing
• External EMC and TEMPEST testing
• Production of in-house test procedures and reports
• Definition of test requirements
• Provision of technical support for resolving EMC & TEMPEST issues
• Representing the test facility at design reviews and phase reviews to provide specialist input
• Supporting the test facility’s UKAS certification

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• Minimum of BEng. (Hons.) in a relevant subject or suitable other experience
• Expert knowledge of commercial, defence, and aviation EMC test specifications, test procedures, and test set up.

Expertise in

• EMC legislation
• EMC requirement generation
• Customer EMC requirements analysis
• System level EMC design, development and solution provision
• EMC Component selection
• EMC Testing
• TEMPEST Testing

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity.
• Not afraid to challenge IPTs and Senior Management on EMC related topics.
• Looking to grow into an EMC expert within the organisation

Security Clearance

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

Why join us

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

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

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

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

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

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

Primary Location

GB – Basildon

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

Introduction

We are looking for a Senior RF Electronics Engineer to join our world class multidisciplinary team to help solve complex technical challenges across a broad range of industries.

The role

At Cambridge Consultants we help our clients develop breakthrough technology across a broad range of industries including Energy and Industrial, Defence and Security, Consumer, Telecoms, Healthcare and Biotechnology, among various others.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer with an RF focus you will work with our multi-disciplinary project teams to own and solve the electronics aspects of complex technical challenges for a variety of clients within these industries, from start-ups to established multinational organizations and government entities.

You will initially establish yourself as a safe pair of hands delivering electronics designs. While some of your work will involve general-purpose electronics design, you will also be a key specialist for RF design projects.

We will provide the time and support needed to acquire additional specialist skills, such as antenna design, the use of tools such as CST or HFSS, Microwave Office, Keysight ADS, design-for, testing and debugging of EMC, and the use of our Altium PCB design tools alongside our dedicated ECAD specialists.

We are keen to support the development of our employees, and as such offer an extensive inhouse training program. As you advance within the organisation there will be plenty of opportunities for you to develop your technical skills and specialism, take on more leadership responsibilities and/or focus more on supporting the development of sales opportunities.

What will you be doing?

Some interesting high-speed electronics challenges that we’ve previously solved include:

• Overcoming smart meter challenges for the last 5% by developing a custom ZigBee to Long-Range Radio Bridge
• Design of a low-power, high-performance smart wearable for Accesso integrating multiple radios
• Developing a novel air-interface and bespoke communication systems for the Ocado Smart Platform controlling hundreds of robots in grocery distribution centres
• Developing the Iridium Extreme satellite phone, the first truly-global ‘push-to-talk’ mobile communications system
• Next-generation Explosive Ordnance Disposal for the British Army

Every project we do is different – we are always innovating rather than iterating, so each new project will be a brand-new challenge.

You will also have access to our extensive in-house facilities. Should you attend a face-to-face interview, we’ll provide a tour of our labs which support hardware development engineering during your visit. These include:

• Prototype PCB manufacturing facilities, including SMT pick-and-place, vapour-phase reflow and x-ray inspection
• EMC emissions test facility
• 5GHz 360° antenna test facility

What can you bring?

We are looking for someone with prior commercial work experience, but beyond that we can tailor the exact offer based on the amount of experience and capability demonstrated through our interview process.

This is a client-facing role, so you will need to demonstrate great communications skills and a genuine passion for engineering!

The essential technical requirements are:

• Strong academic background with an electronics-related undergraduate degree
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of electronic circuit design
• Specialist RF electronics design experience, such as RF LNAs, RF Power Amplifiers and associated circuits
• Experience of low-noise DC switched-mode power-supply (SMPS) design
• Hands on lab experience owning the structured bring-up and test of your board designs using test equipment such as vector network analysers (VNAs), spectrum analysers and signal generators.

Due to the nature of some of our key projects, you must be eligible for UK security clearance to be considered for this role.

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 as part of a team
• Cooperation with others but also capable of working individually
• Good technical communication skills
• Computer literate
• Capable of good time management
• Experienced in the use of multi-meters and Oscilloscopes 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.

What We Are Looking For

RBSL is looking for an experienced Electrical / Electronics Engineer to join our busy team in Telford. Reporting to the Vetronics Manager, you will have good demonstrable knowledge of EMC design standards and their application in real world projects. The work involves working closely with military equipment design engineers (electrical and mechanical) and other stakeholders (Customers and Suppliers) liaising with internal departments including Engineering Management, Project Management, Mechanical Design, Purchasing, MED and Operations.

Position Duties And Responsibilities

The role will provide support to the RBSL EMC Function with particular focus on the following duties and responsibilities:-

• Providing a technical focus and point of contact for design engineers, suppliers and Customers (i.e. MOD) on all EMC related issues during all phases of the product lifecycle
• EMC requirements assessment and capture for sub-systems and Platforms (e.g. Def Stan 59-411 and 61-5)
• EMC risk assessment and mitigations at component, sub-system and Platform level
• Developing EMC solutions for sub-systems and Platforms
• Technical bid response preparation
• Producing and reviewing EMC documentation for sub-systems and Platforms (e.g. control plans, test plans, test reports)
• EMC trials planning, execution, reporting and liaising with external EMC Test Houses
• Providing test resource capability for onsite EMC testing of sub-systems and Platforms
• Maintaining, developing and upgrading on-site EMC test capabilities and equipment.

What Qualifications You Should Have

Key aspects of the role will build upon the candidate’s basic knowledge of the following:-

• Electrical/electronic design techniques and relevant standards
• EMC principles (design and testing) and their application in the military Platform environment e.g. UK Def Stan 59-411, Mil Std 461.
• Specific areas of interest are listed below:-
  • EMC requirements
  • EMC design
  • EMC documentation (e.g. test plans and reports)
  • EMC test methods (sub-system and Platform)
  • Earthing and shielding techniques
  • Communications systems (e.g. Bowman)
  • MEMIC
  • Radhaz
  • EMP/Lightning
  • TEMPEST
• Sub-system and Platform power supply requirements e.g. UK Def Stan 61-5 (Part 6).

What We Offer You

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Private health care, car allowances for some employees

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Simon Fletcher

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Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

What will you be doing?

What will you be doing?

As an RF Test Engineer at ALTEN, you’ll play a critical role in the testing and validation of radio frequency (RF) systems used in advanced space and satellite technologies. RF Engineers are responsible for working with equipment that transmits and receives signals — such as antennas, amplifiers, and communication modules — ensuring they perform correctly, reliably, and safely in complex environments like space.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing RF testing procedures to measure things like signal strength, frequency response, power levels, interference, and system performance. You will work with highly specialised test equipment in a laboratory environment, contribute to design reviews, identify and troubleshoot signal or hardware issues, and support engineers in qualifying products for launch-readiness.

You will also play a key role in ensuring all systems meet international compliance standards (e.g. ETSI, FCC) and work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to support ongoing commercial satellite programmes.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Conduct RF and EMC testing on satellite subsystems and equipment.
• Supportvalidation and verification processes for high-tech space applications.
• Contribute to the development of test plans and standard operating procedures.
• Work on a shift basis (AM/PM rotation) to support 24/7 lab operations

You are…

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Strong background in RF Testing with hands-on experience in consumer product testing, SAR, and EMC.
• Experience working in lab environments or test facilities
• Ability to work on-site in Portsmouth, 5 days a week with AM/PM shift flexibility.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Overview

We are seeking a Principal EMC Engineer with specialist knowledge in Military and Aerospace EMC standards (e.g. DEF STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160) to join our expert team. This is a senior-level position providing technical leadership both internally and externally – from supporting UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 audits and developing procedures, to mentoring engineers and engaging directly with customers.

This role is ideal for someone with deep EMC technical knowledge who is confident in leading complex projects, reviewing and signing technical reports, and shaping the future of testing for defence, aerospace, and other high-integrity sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Mil/Aero EMC testing activities, ensuring high-quality execution and compliance.
• Serve as a report signatory for test reports under ISO/IEC 17025, ensuring accuracy, technical integrity, and traceability.
• Support and guide engineers in test preparation, execution, and troubleshooting for DEF STAN, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, and related standards.
• Collaborate with the sales and commercial teams to scope complex projects and provide pre-sales technical support.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to resolve technical queries and ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain internal procedures, test methods, and documentation in line with evolving standards and best practices.
• Play a key role in audit readiness and compliance for UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 assessments, including non-conformance resolution and continual improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior engineers and team members.

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience in EMC testing.
• Extensive experience in EMC testing for Military and Aerospace applications.
• Strong understanding of DEF STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160, and similar defence/aerospace EMC standards.
• Proven experience as a report signatory within an accredited lab.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide both internal staff and external customers.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining technical procedures and ensuring quality standards.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 audit processes and requirements.

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

• The ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (SC level).
• Availability to work Monday to Thursday: 08:30–17:00, and Friday: 08:30–15:45 (37.5 hours per week).
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work across departments and adapt to evolving project demands.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and high-integrity testing within the TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) sector.
• Full UK Driving Liscence.

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’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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

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Job Description

Radio Frequency Engineer – Aerothermal

When you join as a Radio Frequency Engineer – Aerothermal at Rolls-Royce, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of advanced defence capability through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). This highly specialised role is critical to the success of next-generation propulsion systems.

It focuses on computational analysis, aerothermal performance, and cross-disciplinary design. If you’re driven by innovation, problem-solving, and applying deep technical knowledge in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and computational methods, this is an opportunity to influence one of the most advanced programmes in aerospace engineering.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

This role sits within our Defence business, where we deliver cutting-edge propulsion technology and systems integration for programmes of national importance. You’ll be part of the Global Mechanical Systems Capability, a team that brings together expertise in aerothermal science, computational methods, and cross-discipline engineering to deliver innovative solutions that underpin the performance and reliability of our future combat air systems.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

As a Radio Frequency Engineer, you’ll join a niche and highly collaborative team where you’ll work at the intersection of physics, mathematics, aerothermal performance and computational modelling. You’ll gain exposure to world-class tools and techniques, build deep domain expertise, and have the opportunity to develop your career across technical leadership, systems integration or advanced research pathways.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What You Will Be Doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Define and translate radio frequency (RF) requirements into practical design constraints, ensuring alignment with adjacent functional disciplines and rig test requirements.
• Develop and assess powerplant concepts that meet RF demands, applying advanced analytical methods to support robust, optimised solutions across platform and powerplant levels.
• Collaborate across engineering functions to reduce technical risk, perform electromagnetic analyses, and carry out verification and validation activities to ensure requirements are met.
• Lead the capture, management and communication of RF technical knowledge, including modelling, test data, reporting and evidence cataloguing to maintain technical integrity throughout the lifecycle.

Who We’re Looking For

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering (or regional equivalent), or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Bring strong technical knowledge in electromagnetic analysis and design methodologies, with awareness of cross-discipline concepts such as manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mechanical/thermal analysis, cost engineering and product definition.
• Have experience using commercial Computational Electromagnetics (CEM) tools such as FEKO, CST or HFSS, with a good understanding of the strengths and limitations of different analysis fidelities.
• Apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to solve complex technical problems and make balanced decisions across both technical and business considerations.
• Communicate effectively, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Closing date: 27/10/2025

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

09 Oct 2025; 00:10

Posting End Date

27 Oct 2025

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

Job Title: RF Designer

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

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

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

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

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

What we can offer you:

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

The opportunity:

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

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

What we’re looking for from you:

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

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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