{"id":2872,"date":"2026-07-01T10:22:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2872"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:27:22","slug":"rf-engineer-45","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-engineer-45\/","title":{"rendered":"RF Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_10cc3ba2 e1f56078 ef1345b1 _74d9ce3f _1588e537 _9f56f3cc a4a86317 _9d6aab2d\">\n<h2 class=\"_8637d88c f051fda4 _8454e69f cbdf1b1e _491909de e9c4c31b _7cdddb36 _14afdc3d c8643e30 ccf2d3f6 dd285d78\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>ALTEN <\/strong>is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement &amp; support sustainable transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow\u2019s world\u2014today.<\/p>\n<p>Join us and start building tomorrow\u2019s world today!<\/p>\n<p class=\"_8637d88c _73334850 cbdf1b1e _491909de d977d74d aea342ec _14afdc3d c8643e30 ccf2d3f6 dd285d78 _2bc864da\"><span class=\"_343a137f _2a3c0481 _9d6aab2d\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Job Description<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Seeking an experienced <strong>RF Engineer<\/strong> to join our team in <strong>London <\/strong>for an advanced engineering team supporting a cutting\u2011edge space mission. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high\u2011complexity environments and wants to contribute to the development of next\u2011generation orbital technologies.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_17c9ed7d _342d1a1c _9d6aab2d\">\n<li><strong>Location: London<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>On Site: 1-2X a month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clearance: Clearable <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience Level: Mid &#8211; Senior <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_17c9ed7d _342d1a1c _9d6aab2d\">\n<li><strong>RF system design<\/strong> for spaceborne platforms, including link budgets, antenna performance, and end\u2011to\u2011end signal integrity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Development and optimisation<\/strong> of RF subsystems such as transceivers, amplifiers, filters, and telemetry systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Testing and validation<\/strong> of RF hardware in lab and simulated space environments.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting EMC\/EMI analysis and ensuring compliance with mission\u2011level requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, avionics, and mission operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_8637d88c _73334850 cbdf1b1e _491909de d977d74d aea342ec _14afdc3d c8643e30 ccf2d3f6 dd285d78 _2bc864da\"><span class=\"_343a137f _2a3c0481 _9d6aab2d\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Skills:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_17c9ed7d _342d1a1c _9d6aab2d\">\n<li><strong>Mandatory Space industry experience<\/strong> \u2014 hands\u2011on involvement in satellite, spacecraft, or space\u2011mission RF systems.<\/li>\n<li>RF system design for spaceborne platforms (link budgets, RF chain architecture, signal integrity).<\/li>\n<li>RF hardware development including transceivers, amplifiers, filters, and telemetry systems.<\/li>\n<li>RF testing &amp; validation using lab equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analysers, and signal generators.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to interpret mission\u2011level RF requirements and translate them into subsystem specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_17c9ed7d _342d1a1c _9d6aab2d\">\n<li>A <strong>Bachelor\u2019s<\/strong> or <strong>Master\u2019s degree<\/strong> in <strong>Engineering<\/strong>, or <strong>equivalent<\/strong> <strong>military experience<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Desirable Skills:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_17c9ed7d _342d1a1c _9d6aab2d\">\n<li>EMC\/EMI analysis for spacecraft RF systems.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with SDRs, modulation schemes, and digital signal processing.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of TT&amp;C (Telemetry, Tracking &amp; Command) architectures.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal\u2011vacuum, vibration, radiation).<\/li>\n<li>Experience collaborating with systems engineering teams on spacecraft integration.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of orbital mechanics and how they influence RF link performance.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to cleanroom or high\u2011reliability hardware development environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_8637d88c _73334850 cbdf1b1e _491909de d977d74d aea342ec _14afdc3d c8643e30 ccf2d3f6 dd285d78 _2bc864da\"><span class=\"_343a137f _2a3c0481 _9d6aab2d\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Additional Information<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why join us?<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.<\/p>\n<p>At ALTEN, you\u2019ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.<\/p>\n<p>Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short you get:<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_17c9ed7d _342d1a1c _9d6aab2d\">\n<li>A personalised career path and a rewarding management style<\/li>\n<li>A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries<\/li>\n<li>Private Medical Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Cycle &amp; Tech Scheme<\/li>\n<li>Employee assistance programme<\/li>\n<li>Life insurance &amp; Pension Scheme<\/li>\n<li>Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &amp; team buildings<\/li>\n<li>Flexible way of working (role dependent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant &amp; actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses\/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.<\/p>\n<p><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.<\/p>\n<p><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":616,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"London, England, United Kingdom","_application":"https:\/\/www.alten.co.uk\/jobs\/744000134952609-rf-engineer\/","_company_name":"ALTEN LTD - UK","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.alten.co.uk","_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-2872","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\/2872","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\/616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2872"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}