{"id":2668,"date":"2026-06-10T09:35:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2668"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:40:34","slug":"avionics-rf-engineer-7","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/avionics-rf-engineer-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Avionics RF Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_00207442 _9436d033 _4c0ac4db c4e3b5c4 _86d021de b18f2064 _051a8b66\">\n<h2 class=\"_1cdd0e53 _0316270a _920ef445 db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _7755ae0b _957029a7 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.<\/p>\n<p>Zephyr\u2019s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.<\/p>\n<p>AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.<\/p>\n<p>Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You\u2019ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people \u2013 Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Purpose <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_5c394c63 _2d2f2fba\">\n<li>Executing full lifecycle analogue and digital circuit design for harsh thermal and radiation environments<\/li>\n<li>Performing schematic capture and PCB layout<\/li>\n<li>Managing and supporting the design and development of datalinks (Satcom, GNSS)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating unit testing of avionics modules from component to systems level, defining test parameters and creating test specifications<\/li>\n<li>Managing non-conformances throughout the design lifecycle<\/li>\n<li>Capturing lessons learnt and identifying improvements to designs and processes<\/li>\n<li>Tracking design changes through a formal change process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Experience And Qualifications <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_5c394c63 _2d2f2fba\">\n<li>Experience of analogue and digital electronic circuit design principles<\/li>\n<li>Experience of RF systems (link budgets, antennas, transmitters\/receivers etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Able to take a unit design from requirements through detailed design and system trade-offs to prototyping and batch production, testing and system integration<\/li>\n<li>Able to perform trade-off analyses of candidate solutions to best meet system requirements<\/li>\n<li>Use of electronic CAD packages (schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Experience of electronic component selection in accordance with requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Desirable <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_5c394c63 _2d2f2fba\">\n<li>Experience working in the aerospace and\/or UAS industry<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of aerospace hardware standards DO-160, Mil-Std 810, Def-Stan 59-411 or equivalent aerospace and\/or defence standards<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of aerospace certification standards ARP4754, ARP4761<\/li>\n<li>Experience of working with PLM and or ERP tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>In Addition To Salary, We Offer <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_5c394c63 _2d2f2fba\">\n<li>Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.<\/li>\n<li>Stay Healthy: We\u2019ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.<\/li>\n<li>Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.<\/li>\n<li>Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.<\/li>\n<li>We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.<\/li>\n<li>Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_1cdd0e53 _7ad3c46a db229ca8 _220ab6b1 _148e4d31 _2ac649b2 _759a33ed _36559e62 _1c7388aa _80ee8336 ee320f7e\"><span class=\"_437b6ccc _26662fbf\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">At AALTO, we take pride in building and offering an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. We believe in recognising your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.<\/p>\n<p>AALTO is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2444,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Farnborough, England, United Kingdom","_application":"https:\/\/careers.aaltohaps.com\/jobs\/7188023-avionics-rf-engineer","_company_name":"AALTO","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.aaltohaps.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-2668","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\/2668","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\/2444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2668"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}