Title: Senior RF Engineer
Date: 23 Apr 2026
Location: United Kingdom, Whiteley, Hampshire, GB

About Us DTC | A Codan Company develops high-performance wireless communication systems used in some of the most demanding environments worldwide, from defence and public safety to broadcast and major global events.

Our technology enables secure, reliable transmission of video, voice, and data where it matters most.

The Role We’re looking for a Senior RF Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team in Hampshire.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys component-level RF design and wants to work across the full product lifecycle from concept through to production and in-service support.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Designing RF systems and board-level hardware
• Developing solutions across transmitters, receivers, power amplifiers, filters, and SDR systems
• Producing schematics, PCB layouts, simulations, and test plans
• Supporting integration, validation, and manufacturing
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance products

Essential What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Electronics or related discipline
• Strong experience in discrete (component-level) RF design
• Strong experience in RF design and analysis (board and system level)
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals (e.g. impedance matching, filters, noise, linearity)
• Experience with RF simulation and EDA tools (e.g. AWR, PADS or similar)
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (network analysers, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes)
• Proven track record delivering RF designs from concept to test

Desirable

• Experience with SDR, transceivers, LNAs, PAs, mixers, filters
• Knowledge of RF systems, propagation, modulation, or EMC compliance
• Exposure to DSP or communications systems

Why Join DTC

• Work on cutting-edge RF technology used globally
• Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team
• Opportunity to own designs end-to-end
• Flexible working, strong benefits, and ongoing development support
• Global organisation with opportunities to collaborate internationally

Apply If you’re passionate about RF design and want to work on technology that performs in the most demanding environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Security Clearance (SC) eligibility required.

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At OQC, we’re building quantum computers that will power the next generation of scientific discovery and commercial innovation. Our mission is to put quantum in the hands of humanity and we’re looking for exceptional engineers to help make it possible.

We are seeking a Head of RF Devices to lead the development of the RF systems underpinning our superconducting quantum processors; guiding the design, simulation and scaling of RF architectures critical to qubit performance.

Leading a team at the intersection of RF engineering, device physics and quantum hardware, you will develop passive RF components, simulation capabilities and scalable architectures that support the evolution of OQC’s coaxmon qubit platform.

The Role The Head of RF Devices will lead the development of RF infrastructure critical for scaling OQC’s processors while maintaining high-performance. You will manage a small but growing team; working at the interface of RF engineering and quantum device performance, you will establish frameworks that translate RF parameters into quantum figures of merit, ensuring designs are optimised for both engineering and qubit performance. You will also define standards for RF simulation, tools and documentation to ensure consistent, version-controlled engineering practices.

In collaboration with device physicists, packaging engineers and quantum scientists, you will drive RF innovation while building relationships with external suppliers to expand manufacturing and materials capabilities.

What you’ll be working on:

• Lead: Manage and grow a team of RF engineers responsible for the development of passive RF components and RF architectures supporting OQC’s superconducting quantum processors.
• Architect: Define and evolve RF design strategies that enable scalable superconducting qubit systems, including miniaturisation and next-generation integration approaches.
• Simulate: Oversee the development of RF simulation infrastructure that links RF design parameters to relevant quantum figures of merit.
• Standardise: Establish consistent methodologies for RF simulation, modelling and documentation, ensuring tools and results are version controlled and accessible across the organisation.
• Design: Guide the development of passive RF components including drive and readout PCBs, on-board filters, mixed-signal delivery paths and packaging interfaces.
• Integrate: Work across chip design, packaging and 3D integration teams to ensure RF architectures align with device physics and system-level performance requirements.
• Analyse: Lead the analysis and interpretation of RF simulations and experimental data, translating results into frameworks usable by RF engineers, packaging engineers and quantum scientists.
• Enable: Deliver a “simulation as a service” capability that allows engineering teams to rapidly screen designs against RF and quantum performance metrics.
• Partner: Build and manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to expand RF manufacturing capabilities, materials options and fabrication techniques.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a technical leader who combines deep RF expertise with strong engineering judgement and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in a fast-moving research and development environment while still happy to be hands-on with the technical work.

• RF Engineering Expertise: Extensive experience in RF simulation and design, ideally applied to complex hardware systems.
• Simulation & Modelling: Strong experience with finite element modelling tools such as Ansys or similar.
• Quantum Hardware Context: Experience working with or simulating superconducting quantum devices or related cryogenic RF systems.
• PCB Design: Experience designing and laying out RF PCBs and passive RF components.
• Technical Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers and guide complex engineering programmes.
• Cross-disciplinary Communication: Ability to translate complex RF and scientific information across engineering and research teams.
• Programming: Experience with Python or similar languages for modelling, analysis or automation.

The “Nice to Haves”:

• Experience in the manufacture or packaging of passive RF components.
• Understanding of superconducting qubit readout and measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of parametric processes in superconducting devices.
• Experience working in quantum computing, cryogenic systems or advanced research hardware environments.

Why Join OQC?

At OQC, you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with world-class scientists, engineers and technologists who are redefining what’s computationally possible. This is a rare opportunity to shape the RF architecture of real, production quantum computers and solve deep technical challenges at the frontier of science and engineering.

If you’re motivated by leading exceptional engineers, tackling fundamental hardware challenges and helping scale the next generation of quantum processors, OQC offers an environment where your work will directly shape the future of quantum computing.

Learn more about our benefits and positive work culture here.

Careers

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

Job Title: Team Lead – RF Design

Salary: Circa £75,000 depending on experience

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

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

Security Clearance: British Citizens only

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

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity: Our Electronic Engineering (EE) Function has a fantastic opportunity for a Team Lead within our expanding RF and Antenna Team.

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

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

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

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

• Team leadership both technical and functional with the ability to inspire and drive high performing teams.
• Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design
• Experience using RF and Antenna design tools (eg Microwave Office, HFSS), including layout.
• Fully conversant with modern Radio Transceiver System architecture and design
• Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
• Experience in Project Management and the planning of tasks/activities (use of Excel, P6 or MS Project beneficial) On Time On Cost, On Quality.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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

Job Description Radio Frequency Engineer – Aerothermal Full time – Hybrid Bristol 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.

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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category Mechanical Systems

Posting Date 24 Apr 2026; 00:04

Posting End Date 07 May 2026

Job Description The UL Solutions CMIT (Consumer, Medical & Information Technologies) division has an exciting opening available for an EMC Operations Lead in Basingstoke. As a market-leading CoE for EMC & Wireless testing, this is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring leader or experienced technical leader to oversee a high performing EMC lab team, responsible for EMC testing the latest electronic consumer technology.

A pivotal role within the organisation, you will be responsible for the operational activities and efficiency of our Lab Technicians and Engineers. This includes operational efficiency (pricing, profitability, tasks) of the laboratory and day-to-day people management activities. At times, you may also serve as Project Lead and/or Reviewer on customer test programs.

The ideal person will possess the ability and desire to be a people leader, demonstrating core values of empathy, positivity, a change/growth mindset and being a good role model to those around you. We also want someone who understands how to utilise data to drive operational efficiency and who understands commercials. Technical experience and knowledge of EMC would be highly desirable, but not essential. Your ability to be a strong people leader is more important.

Responsibilities Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead, develop, and performance-manage a team of EMC Laboratory Technicians and Engineers (junior to senior level).
• Allocate workload and provide daily direction to ensure efficient execution of testing activities.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively to senior team members to build capability and scalability.
• Set team objectives, provide regular feedback, and manage performance through appraisal processes.
• Identify training needs and deliver/co-ordinate training to ensure capability, capacity, and quality standards.

Operational Excellence & Efficiency

• Analyse laboratory operational data (e.g., scope vs. actual hours, pricing efficiency, margins, utilisation) to drive performance improvements and efficiency.
• Optimise lab and engineering efficiency across people, processes, and task execution.
• Integrate continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity and quality.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of internal documentation, processes, and quality systems.

Project & Technical Oversight

• Act as Project Lead or Reviewer for EMC test programs across multiple technologies.
• Define project scope, test plans, and ensure accuracy of reports and timely delivery.
• Maintain strong technical understanding of relevant standards, testing technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support problem-solving and provide technical guidance for customer products within the lab.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer issues, ensuring timely resolution and high levels of satisfaction.
• Communicate project status, results, and technical information clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Sales to define project scope, timelines, costs, and sample requirements.
• Engage with key customers to understand needs and support business growth.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, seminars, and technical forums where required.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Own revenue delivery and cost management for the EMC operations function.
• Evaluate cost structures and implement actions to improve profitability and margin performance.
• Support pricing decisions and ensure alignment between operational delivery and commercial objectives.

Governance, Compliance & Culture

• Ensure adherence to test standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems.
• Promote a culture aligned with UL Solutions’ values, including integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Comply with the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and all security policies (physical and digital).

Qualifications

• You will either be an aspiring leader who’s from a technical background (ideally EMC or similar technical environment involving laboratory testing) or an existing leader who has gained some experience leading people, but now wants to do bigger and better things
• In the region of 10 years’ professional experience in related environments / industries
• You should possess a University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Physics from an accredited program
• Demonstrates the qualities of a leader – empathy, positivity, a change/growth mindset, being a good role model to those around you
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Ability to bring a team together in harmony
• Strong preference for using data. You will understand how to use data to drive operational efficiency, including: scope vs actual work, operational margin, pricing, people and task efficiency
• Good understanding of commercials, including pricing, margins, managing costs to impact revenue etc

This is an onsite role, 5 days per week in Basingstoke.

About Us A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

About The Team Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and figure out exactly how it works. That’s what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.

About Filtronic Filtronic is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency, microwave and millimetre-wave subsystems for mission-critical communication networks. Since 1977, we have worked with global technology leaders across telecommunications infrastructure, aerospace and defence, space, and critical communications.

We design and manufacture advanced RF, microwave and mmWave solutions across frequencies from 300MHz to 175GHz, supporting customers in some of the world’s most demanding communications environments.

The opportunity We are looking for a Microwave Filter Design Engineer to join our engineering team and support the design, development, test and introduction of high-performance RF and microwave filter products.

This role would suit an engineer with experience in RF, microwave, filter, antenna, electromagnetic, communications or hardware design who wants to develop deeper expertise in microwave filter engineering. You will work alongside experienced engineers on real product development projects, taking designs from early concept through simulation, prototyping, verification and release into manufacture.

We are looking for someone with strong engineering fundamentals, practical curiosity, and the motivation to grow into a specialist microwave filter design role.

What You’ll Be Doing You will:

• Design and develop RF and microwave filters and related sub-systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Use simulation and design tools to model, optimise and evaluate filter performance.
• Support prototyping, build, tuning and test activities in the lab.
• Carry out measurements using RF test equipment such as VNAs and other microwave laboratory equipment.
• Help prepare design documentation, test plans, test reports and data packs.
• Support design verification and validation activities.
• Work with manufacturing, test, quality and project teams to resolve technical issues during product development and introduction.
• Contribute to design reviews, peer reviews and technical problem-solving.
• Support continuous improvement of filter designs, design methods and engineering processes.
• Develop knowledge of manufacturability, tolerance analysis, power handling, thermal effects, reliability and compliance requirements

Requirements We are interested in hearing from candidates who meets most of the following:

• A degree, HND/HNC, apprenticeship background or equivalent practical experience in RF, microwave, electronic, electrical or communications engineering.
• Experience or strong academic understanding of RF and microwave engineering principles.
• Exposure to filter design, RF circuit design, electromagnetic simulation, antenna design, microwave components or related technologies.
• Familiarity with RF design or simulation tools such as Microwave Office, CST Studio, HFSS, ADS or similar.
• Practical laboratory experience, ideally including RF measurement, VNA use, tuning, test setup or fault investigation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, simulations, specifications and test data.
• A structured approach to engineering documentation and problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with engineers from different disciplines.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and develop specialist expertise.

What kind of person will do well here? You are likely to enjoy this role if you:

• Like solving complex technical problems.
• Enjoy combining simulation, analysis and hands-on lab work.
• Are comfortable learning from experienced engineers.
• Care about detail, evidence and robust engineering decisions.
• Want to build a long-term career in RF and microwave design.
• Are motivated by working on high-performance technology used in real-world communication systems.

Benefits Filtronic offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays, the option to purchase additional leave, pension contributions, learning and development support, paid volunteer time, employee assistance support and parental leave benefits. Please telephone our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on 07483 917543 for further details. You will be joining a business that values innovation, collaboration and technical excellence, with the opportunity to learn from experienced RF and microwave engineers while contributing to advanced products for global customers.

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 during the interview process, please let us know.

Oriole Networks is building next-generation photonic networking systems to power the future of AI and high-performance computing. By moving data with light instead of electrons, we enable dramatically higher bandwidth, lower latency, and reduced energy consumption.

We are taking optical circuit switching from cutting-edge research to real-world deployment, enabling the next generation of scalable AI infrastructure. Backed by strong funding and deep academic roots, we are building a world-class team to turn breakthrough science into production systems.

The Role:

We are seeking a PhD-level RF / High-Speed Electronics Engineer with a strong foundation in applied mathematics, electromagnetic theory, and measurement science.

You will work at the intersection of RF engineering, signal integrity, and electro-optics, developing high-frequency systems that interface closely with advanced photonic components operating at multi-tens of GHz and beyond.

This role is ideal for candidates who think from first principles, are rigorous in experimentation, and are motivated to bridge theory, simulation, and real-world measurements.

What You’ll Do:

• High-speed circuit design: Contribute to high-speed interconnects and transceiver electronics, including drivers, TIAs, and front-end circuits for modulators and photodetectors
• 3D EM modelling & simulation: Develop and apply full-wave 3D electromagnetic models of RF structures, interconnects, and packaging (e.g. using HFSS, CST), alongside analytical models (transmission lines, S-parameters, noise, linearity, SI/PI), and correlate predictions with measured data
• Measurement & characterisation: Design and execute calibrated RF measurements (VNA SOLT/TRL, de-embedding, time- and frequency-domain analysis) using >50 GHz instrumentation
• Electro-optic integration: Co-design electronic interfaces for integrated photonic switches and transceivers, working closely with photonics and systems teams
• Prototype bring-up & debugging: Support schematic and PCB reviews, lab debugging, and performance optimisation
• Data analysis & automation: Use Python or MATLAB for data analysis, modelling, and lab automation
• Documentation & communication: Clearly document results and communicate insights across multidisciplinary teams

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a closely related field.
• Deep understanding of electromagnetics, RF/microwave engineering, and high-frequency circuit theory.
• Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST, or similar full-wave solvers)
• Strong applied mathematics background (linear algebra, signal processing, numerical methods, optimisation).
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement techniques and instrumentation (VNAs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, BERTs)
• Programming skills for modelling and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Ability to apply theory to real systems and extract insight from experimental data Clear communication and effective collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• High-speed digital systems (e.g. 112G+ SerDes, PAM4)
• Signal integrity / power integrity for high-speed interconnects
• Silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, or optical communications
• Strong experimental expertise (calibration, de-embedding, fixture design, noise/linearity/BER measurement)
• PCB design and EDA tools (e.g. Cadence, PADS)
• Exposure to FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL)
• Thermal considerations in high-density electronic systems
• Publications in relevant journals or conferences

Job purpose:

We are seeking an RF Avionics Engineer to work with us at our design and production site in Farnborough. Here you would be working in a small team developing RF and datalink avionics modules utilised on our high-altitude Zephyr aircraft and the supporting ground systems.

Responsibilities:

• Executing full lifecycle analogue and digital circuit design for harsh thermal and radiation environments
• Performing schematic capture and PCB layout
• Managing and supporting the design and development of datalinks (Satcom, GNSS)
• Coordinating unit testing of avionics modules from component to systems level, defining test parameters and creating test specifications
• Managing non-conformances throughout the design lifecycle
• Capturing lessons learnt and identifying improvements to designs and processes
• Tracking design changes through a formal change process

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience of analogue and digital electronic circuit design principles
• Experience of RF systems (link budgets, antennas, transmitters/receivers etc.)
• Able to take a unit design from requirements through detailed design and system trade-offs to prototyping and batch production, testing and system integration
• Able to perform trade-off analyses of candidate solutions to best meet system requirements
• Use of electronic CAD packages (schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation etc.)
• Experience of electronic component selection in accordance with requirements

Desirable

• Experience working in the aerospace and/or UAS industry
• Working knowledge of aerospace hardware standards DO-160, Mil-Std 810, Def-Stan 59-411 or equivalent aerospace and/or defence standards
• Working knowledge of aerospace certification standards ARP4754, ARP4761
• Experience of working with PLM and or ERP tools

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!