Principal Rf Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Flexi leave

Job summary

Electus Recruitment is seeking a Principal RF Engineer in Stevenage. The role covers RF design, development and integration for advanced simulation and defence applications. You will analyze system performance and troubleshoot complex challenges, working with electronics, software and other engineering specialists.

The position is hybrid in Stevenage with on-site requirements four days per week. A British citizen eligible for SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF design, development and test activities.
• Background in system integration and performance analysis.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Able to support complex real-time or embedded technology programmes.
• British Citizen and eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain RF equipment used within advanced simulation and test environments.
• Support the integration of RF, electronics and software technologies to deliver new technical capabilities.
• Analyse system behaviour and troubleshoot complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to highly realistic hardware and simulation environments used to validate sophisticated defence systems.
• Work closely with specialists from multiple engineering disciplines to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

RF design

System performance analysis

Embedded hardware

Linux familiarity

C++ exposure

Job description

Principal RF Engineer

Take ownership of advanced RF engineering challenges that combine simulation, integration and real-world system behaviour. Build deeper technical expertise while helping shape the next generation of defence technology in a role with genuine scope for development.

Essential requirements

• British Citizen and eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
• Strong experience in RF design, development and test activities
• Background in system integration and performance analysis
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Able to support complex real-time or embedded technology programmes

Salary and rewards

Up to £55,000 depending on experience, plus an annual performance-related bonus.

What you will be doing

• Design, develop and maintain RF equipment used within advanced simulation and test environments
• Support the integration of RF, electronics and software technologies to deliver new technical capabilities
• Analyse system behaviour and troubleshoot complex engineering challenges
• Contribute to highly realistic hardware and simulation environments used to validate sophisticated defence systems
• Work closely with specialists from multiple engineering disciplines to deliver innovative solutions

Your experience

• RF design, verification and testing experience
• System performance analysis and problem solving capability
• Hardware and software requirements understanding
• Experience of system integration and interface debugging
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Exposure to C++, microcontrollers or embedded computing platforms would be advantageous

Benefits and flexibility

You will enjoy practical benefits including:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Up to 14% combined pension contribution
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Up to 15 additional flexi leave days each year
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Location and setup

Stevenage, hybrid working. Typically four days per week on site due to workload classification requirements.

Equal opportunities

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates who meet the essential requirements of the role. Selection will be based on skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.