Radio Frequency Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to work on cutting-edge secure communications systems for military and commercial clients. This role offers the chance to work independently with a high degree of autonomy, supporting naval platforms and engaging in installation and maintenance of integrated communications systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a background in RF electronics, with opportunities to advance into lead engineering or project management roles. Join a forward-thinking company and contribute to vital projects in the Aerospace & Defence sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF electronics within a military environment.
• Strong analytical skills with emphasis on fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and rectify defects in communication systems.
• Travel to customer sites including naval vessels.

Skills

RF Secure Communications

Analytical Skills

Fault Finding

TCP/IP Networking

Education

Military Background

Tools

Integrated Communications Systems

Job description

Our client is a world leader working at the forefront of next generation communications technology in various sectors including Telecommunications, Aerospace & Defence and Critical Infrastructure.

As their business continues to grow in the UK Aerospace & Defence market, they are looking for an experienced Field Engineer with knowledge of RF Secure Communications. Preferably with a military background, but not essential.

• Working on secure communications systems for military and commercial customers, primarily supporting naval platforms.
• Working independently with a high degree of autonomy, travelling to customer sites including Naval vessels within the UK and overseas.
• Installation, maintenance and defect rectification of the full range of Integrated Communications Systems.
• The right candidate must have a strong analytical and technical skills with an emphasis on fault finding.
• The client will provide in depth product training via internal product training programmes as well as on-site with Senior Engineers.

The Field Engineer role reports to the head of the UK Projects and Solutions group; there are opportunities to grow within the company by working towards becoming the Lead Engineer responsible for several projects, or other disciplines such as Project Management or Engineering Management.

Because the role involves travel, and their customers are in the Defence Industry you must hold a Full UK driving license and be eligible for UK SC and DV Security Clearance.

Additional required skills/experience

• Ideally able to demonstrate a good working-level knowledge of RF electronics, ideally within a Military HF/VHF/UHF environment.
• Install, maintain and repair legacy/delivered communication systems.
• Ideally experienced in creating system test strategy development and validation, verification, and test plan documentation.
• Sound understanding of fault-finding TCP/IP Server Based Systems/Networks

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Created on 05/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom