Radio Frequency Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drone detection technology is seeking a motivated Signal Intelligence Specialist. This role involves detecting and tracking unauthorized drones, utilizing expertise in signal intelligence and RF communications. You will contribute to advancing airspace security solutions and join a team of industry experts in a competitive environment offering career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career development and advancement

Work at the cutting edge of drone detection technology

Collaborate with industry experts

Qualifications

• Experience in signal intelligence, electronic warfare, RF signal analysis.
• Hands-on experience with spectrum analysers and direction-finding systems.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-tech environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Detect and track unauthorized drones using signal intelligence.
• Interpret signal data to identify and track drone controllers.
• Contribute to airspace security solutions.

Skills

Signal Intelligence

RF Signal Analysis

C++

Python

Electronic Warfare

Digital Modulation

Frequency-hopping Techniques

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Communications Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analysers

Direction-finding Systems

Job description

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Salary - £65,000

Location: Occasional visits to Portsmouth

Are you curious about how drones communicate and passionate about using technology to protect the skies? My Client is looking for a motivated Signal Intelligence Specialist to join their team focused on detecting and tracking unauthorised drones. You’ll play a key role in helping us understand drone activity and contribute to the development of real-world airspace security solutions.

What they are looking for is:

• Experience in signal intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare (EW), or RF signal analysis.
• Understanding of RF communications, including digital modulation and frequency-hopping techniques.
• Experience with C++ or Python
• Hands-on experience with tools such as spectrum analysers and direction-finding systems.
• Ability to interpret signal data for identifying and tracking drone controllers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment with minimal supervision.

Bonus if you have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in aerospace, defence, or public safety environments.

Why join them?

● Work at the cutting edge of drone detection and aerospace technology.

● Collaborate with industry experts to shape the future of air defence.

● Competitive salary and benefits package

● Opportunities for career development and advancement.