{"id":2652,"date":"2026-06-04T12:56:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2652"},"modified":"2026-06-04T12:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:59:40","slug":"rf-microwave-technologist","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-microwave-technologist\/","title":{"rendered":"RF &amp; Microwave Technologist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_278f7db9 _3fe2e0e3 _3398c663 _840e95fe ce60fa81 _4610c6cc _5c200780\">\n<h2 class=\"bc5245d7 _0bce11ce acb4240e _8f434462 _92e1e770 _091399e5 _8580a031 _0d1a2e30 _8c8f5ead _9ee69c2e _55f0cc41\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"bc5245d7 _6a369ac5 _8f434462 _92e1e770 a29bca6d _9d56585c _0d1a2e30 _8c8f5ead _9ee69c2e _55f0cc41 ab251f1a\"><span class=\"_3ad3fa9c c0ab5576\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">Space Forge is a fast-growing in-space manufacturing company. We are first and foremost a materials company, developing new compound semiconductor substrates. We do this onboard the world&#8217;s first returnable and re-launchable satellite platform, the ForgeStar. The ForgeStar can support a wide array of missions, from in-space manufacturing of new materials and microgravity research to planetary landing systems and deep space exploration.<\/p>\n<p>We are looking to hire a RF &amp; Microwave Technologist to join our Semiconductor team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What will you do? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ca13589c _8b41e1a7\">\n<li>Be the Design authority for plasma CVD tool development<\/li>\n<li>The development of the plasma generation for current and future tools<\/li>\n<li>Fault-finding\/troubleshooting in tools in the field (or space)<\/li>\n<li>Spread microwave expertise internally through the business by generating design rules and conducting training to relevant engineer<\/li>\n<li>Conduct FTO and prepare IP submissions based on plasma development work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"bc5245d7 _6a369ac5 _8f434462 _92e1e770 a29bca6d _9d56585c _0d1a2e30 _8c8f5ead _9ee69c2e _55f0cc41 ab251f1a\"><span class=\"_3ad3fa9c c0ab5576\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Key responsibilities of the role: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ca13589c _8b41e1a7\">\n<li>Complete the design and commissioning of the prototype plasma Chamber<\/li>\n<li>Complete the design and commissioning of the first CVD capable reactor<\/li>\n<li>Support iterative changes to the design as limits of the reactor are elucidated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"bc5245d7 _6a369ac5 _8f434462 _92e1e770 a29bca6d _9d56585c _0d1a2e30 _8c8f5ead _9ee69c2e _55f0cc41 ab251f1a\"><span class=\"_3ad3fa9c c0ab5576\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Requirements <\/strong><strong>The range of skills we are looking for: <\/strong><em>Technical skills: <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ca13589c _8b41e1a7\">\n<li>Experience in microwave generation and coupling, matching, resonance and optimisation in cavity-based systems<\/li>\n<li>Ideally experience of microwave plasma generation, but at least of design and development of microwave systems for industrial applications, e.g. heating<\/li>\n<li>Sound understanding of electromagnetics<\/li>\n<li>RF design experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"bc5245d7 _6a369ac5 _8f434462 _92e1e770 a29bca6d _9d56585c _0d1a2e30 _8c8f5ead _9ee69c2e _55f0cc41 ab251f1a\"><span class=\"_3ad3fa9c c0ab5576\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><em>Soft skills: <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ca13589c _8b41e1a7\">\n<li>Hands-on experimental attitude<\/li>\n<li>Enthusiasm for R&amp;D work<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable with hybrid work, but also occasional intense effort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"bc5245d7 _6a369ac5 _8f434462 _92e1e770 a29bca6d _9d56585c _0d1a2e30 _8c8f5ead _9ee69c2e _55f0cc41 ab251f1a\"><span class=\"_3ad3fa9c c0ab5576\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>If you have any of these skills please ensure they are obvious on your CV and you should highlight them in your application answers. <\/strong><strong>Benefits <\/strong><strong>Why Space Forge? <\/strong>We believe in a future where our most polluting industries are built for sustainability and moved out of the planet&#8217;s atmosphere, and products returned to Earth for the benefit of all. Space is the next step for our manufacturing needs.<\/p>\n<p>At Space Forge, we believe in creating the best possible workplace that suits every single person that joins us.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ca13589c _8b41e1a7\">\n<li>Flexitime hours &#8211; 40 hours to be worked across Monday-Friday as fits both your needs and the needs of the role<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid remote working possible with nominally 1-2 days per week onsite in Cardiff or Swansea and as required<\/li>\n<li>33 days holiday including bank holidays<\/li>\n<li>Pension scheme at 4% matched<\/li>\n<li>Charity or cause you&#8217;re passionate about? Up to 5 volunteering days a year to support the things closest to you and make an impact<\/li>\n<li>Super cool office and factory &#8211; the coffee is on us (and it&#8217;s certified carbon neutral too, our snazzy machine does anything from the humble americano to a superb flat white)<\/li>\n<li>Pizza pay day &#8211; okay, it&#8217;s not always pizza, but if you&#8217;re at the office on pay day, lunch is on us<\/li>\n<li>Your mental health is important! You&#8217;ll have access to Spill and Health Assured &#8211; an all-in-one mental health support platforms offering completely anonymous therapy sessions to our whole team<\/li>\n<li>Working with a passionate, friendly and highly motivated team<\/li>\n<li>Maternity \/ Paternity benefits beyond statutory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"bc5245d7 _6a369ac5 _8f434462 _92e1e770 a29bca6d _9d56585c _0d1a2e30 _8c8f5ead _9ee69c2e _55f0cc41 ab251f1a\"><span class=\"_3ad3fa9c c0ab5576\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Salary range for this role: \u00a340,000 &#8211; \u00a360,000 per annum, depending on knowledge, experience and skills. <\/strong>We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and that starts with hiring diversely. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Space Forge.<\/p>\n<p>If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Space Forge, please do let us know when you apply.<\/p>\n<p>Please note, the closing date is 17th June 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2653,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom","_application":"https:\/\/apply.workable.com\/space-forge-ltd\/j\/14E11FABAA","_company_name":"Space Forge","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.spaceforge.com","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[152],"job-types":[146],"class_list":{"0":"post-2652","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-full-time"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2653"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2652"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}