Communications RF Engineer

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-related bonus

Employer pension contribution 10%

Private medical insurance

Life insurance 6x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car leasing

Season ticket loan

On-site restaurant lunch

Job summary

Camwebdir in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially minded RF engineer to develop specialist RF and communications products for defence clients, spanning air, space and secure networks. You will work with an interdisciplinary team and contribute to projects that move from concept to deployable capability.

Based near Cambridge, you will engage in business development and take ownership of solutions, delivering tangible impact with autonomy and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in RF and communications systems with hands-on experience.
• 1st or 2:1 in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Creative, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Interdisciplinary teamwork and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF and communications systems for defence clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across projects.
• Support business development and client engagements.
• Translate concepts into deployable capability with impact.

Skills

RF Engineering

Electronics

Communication Systems

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Our Defence & Aerospace team works on ambitious, multidisciplinary projects spanning intelligent sensing, resilient communications, autonomy and next-generation defence systems. One day you could be developing low-cost sensing technologies or secure communications for contested environments; the next, designing autonomous and attritable systems that help shape the future of defence. You’ll work alongside bright, collaborative experts from across TTP, taking bold ideas from concept to deployable capability while tackling some of the toughest engineering challenges that really matter. Our projects move from early-stage product development to customer deployment at pace, giving you the satisfaction of seeing your work making a tangible difference in the real world much sooner than in many engineering roles. Our facilities are varied with a dedicated RF laboratory including anechoic chamber as well as an on-site micro-fabrication facility and general physics & materials laboratories. The role You’ll use your RF and communications expertise to develop specialist products for clients ranging from innovative start‑ups and scale‑ups to Tier 1 defence and aerospace companies. You’ll create new capabilities across air defence, counter‑UAS, and space situational awareness. TTP values ambition, leadership, technical excellence, collaboration and great communication and provides a fantastic environment for you to be in control of your career. You can be involved in an exciting range of projects and client engagements, helping you expand your skills and interests in areas such as business development, project leadership, emerging technologies, and involvement in the many markets in which we and our customers operate. It's a role offering genuine variety, autonomy, teamwork, and tangible impact. We’re looking for a commercially minded RF engineer who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

• Strong fundamentals in the development of RF and communications systems, with hands‑on experience, building, and debugging RF circuits and systems.
• A 1st or 2:1 Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A creative, hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Curiosity and initiative to seek out new technologies and explore new opportunities.

Nice-to-have

• Experience modelling and simulating complex RF systems.
• Antenna design, modelling, and testing experience.
• Expertise in digital signal processing for relevant applications.

Benefits

TTP is an employee‑owned business, based at TTP Campus in Melbourn, just 10 miles south of Cambridge. Our purpose‑built, sustainable offices and laboratories are set in green surroundings, creating an inspiring environment for innovation. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work.

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Free, nutritious lunch in our on‑site restaurant
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Life insurance worth 6x salary
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• An activities and community fund that supports healthy activities that bring colleagues together; whether it’s lunchtime squash or football, Zumba or our own rock band.
• Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships

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