Junior Radar Hardware Engineer (RF/mmWave)

Moog Controls Ltd.; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Competitive pension

Life assurance

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Junior Hardware Engineer in Luton, onsite, to help develop 79GHz and 94GHz radar systems for FOD detection in airport environments. You will work on RF, mmWave and mixed‑signal hardware from design through deployment alongside experienced engineers.

Requirements include a degree in Electronics or related field, RF knowledge, hands‑on lab experience and a collaborative mindset. You will contribute to validation, certification support and product improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, BTEC or equivalent in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals and electronic hardware design.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience from projects, internships or industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, prototyping and testing of RF, mmWave and mixed‑signal hardware.
• Perform lab validation using VNAs, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and other test equipment.
• Assist with antenna integration, performance testing and troubleshooting.
• Support FCC/CE compliance and certification activities.
• Develop test fixtures, procedures and simple automation tools using Python or MATLAB.
• Contribute to product improvements, manufacturing transfer and field trials.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Hands-on hardware

Problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelors in Electronics / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

VNAs

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analysers

Job description

Moog is seeking a Junior Hardware Engineer in Luton, onsite, to help develop 79GHz and 94GHz radar systems for FOD detection in airport environments. You will work on RF, mmWave and mixed‑signal hardware from design through deployment alongside experienced engineers.

Requirements include a degree in Electronics or related field, RF knowledge, hands‑on lab experience and a collaborative mindset. You will contribute to validation, certification support and product improvements.