Researcher (RF Communication Systems)

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defence sector as a Research Engineer. You will work on cutting-edge communication technologies, bringing innovative ideas to life. Enjoy a rewarding role within a vibrant team that values equity, diversity, and professional development. Benefit from a competitive salary, bonuses, and exceptional perks in a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance)

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution

Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking

Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting research and generating innovative conceptual ideas.
• Ability to carry out technical investigations and assess complex problems.
• Comfortable working independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the earliest stages of the product lifecycle.
• Investigate and evaluate advanced technologies for communication systems.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external organisations.

Skills

Good communication skills

RF/Microwave systems knowledge

Familiarity with digital signal processing/waveform techniques

Conducting research through literature surveys

Interpreting system requirements

Use of modelling tools such as MATLAB or Simulink

Awareness of embedded system design

Collaborative working

Job description

As a Researcher, you will join an innovative, multidisciplinary team focused on exploring and developing cutting-edge solutions, concepts, and techniques to advance future communication capabilities

Key skills required for this role

Important

All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance. British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship are applicable

Our client, a prominent player in the defence sector, is currently seeking a dedicated Research Engineer to join their team. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to utilise engineering skills within the dynamic environment of defence research and development.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you'll contribute at the earliest stages of the product lifecycle, investigating and evaluating a variety of advanced technologies for potential application in communication systems. Areas of research may include next-generation communication algorithms, software-defined radio architectures, quantum and optical communications, artificial intelligence, and more.

Experience:

You will have experience in conducting research and generating innovative conceptual ideas, gained through experience in industry, academia, or both.

You are comfortable working independently within a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong commitment to achieving research objectives.

Additionally, you may bring the ability to carry out technical investigations, assess complex problems, and propose well-founded design solutions-contributing to a culture of creativity and innovation.

We are interested in speaking to individuals with a range of skills and experience, from researchers and technologists to system designers, engineers, technical project leads and everything in between.

We are looking for experience in any of the following skill areas:

• Conducting research through literature surveys
• Interpreting system requirements
• RF / Microwave systems knowledge
• Familiarity with digital signal processing / waveform techniques
• Use of modelling tools such as MATLAB or Simulink
• Awareness of embedded system design
• Good communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customers
• Working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, and external organisations such as universities, suppliers and customers.

Company Benefits;

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on performance).
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced parental, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Facilities: On-site perks like subsidised meals and free parking.
• Training and Development: Excellent opportunities for career progression and skill development

Company details, what's not to love!

• Join a global leader in defence innovation, known not only for its technological excellence but also for its outstanding workplace culture.
• Awarded within the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023
• Recognised as a 'Most Loved Organisation'
• Passionate advocates for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, with 10+ employee networks
• Platinum Investors in People - awarded twice!
• Committed employer of veterans and service leavers.
• Fantastic company benefits and flexible working.
• Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

If you are an ambitious Engineer/Researcher looking to contribute to innovative defence research, we invite you to apply now to join our client's esteemed team.

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