RF Systems Engineer

We are expanding our Data Link Systems team to further develop world-leading missile data link capabilities.



Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 2 to 5 days per week on-site, depending on project needs and workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizenship or Dual UK with British citizenship is required.

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, certain restrictions or limitations may apply with regard to and/or rights to work in the UK. All successful candidates must be eligible for and will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.



What We Offer:



Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 annually (performance-based and may vary)



Pension: Up to 14% combined employer and employee contribution



Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities available



Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days



Flexible Working: Applications for flexible arrangements are welcome



Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements also available for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility-related treatments



Facilities: Excellent site amenities including subsidised meals, free parking, and more



The Opportunity:



You'll be part of a high-performing team designing and implementing cutting-edge RF communication systems that are critical to the success of complex weapon systems. The team is located across two main sites-Bristol and Stevenage-and works closely with multiple disciplines to deliver innovative and robust defence solutions.



We are currently hiring for the following positions:



RF Systems Technical Leads



RF Systems Engineers



Algorithm / Modelling Engineers



Signal Processing Engineers



Who We're Looking For:



We welcome interest from individuals with the following backgrounds:



RF Systems Engineers



Systems Engineering Team Leaders



Experienced Systems Engineers looking to grow their RF knowledge



RF domain experts keen to develop systems engineering expertise



Engineers with signal processing or modelling experience



Key Skills and Experience (one or more of the following ):



RF / Microwave systems knowledge



Requirements management and systems-level design



Experience working with or managing external suppliers



Technical leadership and mentoring of junior engineers



Design review experience across the development lifecycle



Experience transitioning development hardware into production (e.g., environmental/qualification testing)



Software/Firmware integration and system functionality testing



Understanding of antenna systems and RF system modelling



Real-time digital signal processing expertise



Waveform design and implementation knowledge



Autocode and systems modelling



Research capability based on academic or technical publications



Strong communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder presentations