RF/Anaglogue Design Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking RF/Analogue Design Engineers for the High Power area, based on site at Great Baddow, Chelmsford. This 12-month contract requires SC clearance and on-site commitment (3 days per week).

You will design RF and analogue circuitry for high-power applications, contribute to advanced subsystems, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative energy-intensive platforms.

Qualifications

• Design RF and analogue circuitry for high-power applications.
• Develop advanced subsystems for directed energy programmes.
• Apply knowledge of energy storage technologies to system design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate RF/analogue circuitry for high-power/high-voltage applications.
• Contribute to development of advanced subsystems within directed energy platforms.
• Apply knowledge of energy storage technologies to system-level design and integration.
• Support bid activities, technical proposals and programme delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and partners to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

RF engineering

Analog circuit design

Systems design

High voltage experience

Energy storage knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Project

Multiple projects in High Power area.

Location - Great Baddow

Clearance - SC cleared to start

Contract Length - 12 months

Onsite requirement - 3 dpw on site in Chelmsford

The Opportunity

We are looking for RF / Analogue Design Engineers to support the development of advanced high-power and high-energy subsystems, including within innovative directed energy programmes.

You will work at the forefront of technology, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and partners to deliver pioneering solutions in a highly specialised environment.

Location: Great Baddow (on site at least 3 days per week)

Clearance: SC

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate RF and analogue circuitry for high-power / high-voltage applications
• Contribute to the development of advanced subsystems within directed energy and energy-intensive platforms
• Apply knowledge of energy storage technologies to system-level design and integration
• Support bid activities, technical proposals, and programme delivery
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, customers, and partners to deliver innovative solutions

Skills & Experience Required

• RF Engineers with strong practical and theoretical knowledge
• Background in analogue circuit design
• Proven experience in design engineering within complex systems
• Ideally you will have experience working with high power and/or high voltage systems, alternatively be very willing to learn
• Understanding of energy storage technologies (e.g., capacitive systems, pulsed power, batteries)
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to technically challenging programmes

Additional Attributes

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to support early-career engineers
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced R&D environment
• Proactive approach to problem solving and innovation

Personal Attributes

• Curious, motivated, and driven to solve challenging problems
• Good communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders
• Proactive and innovative in your approach
• Comfortable in a fast-paced R&D environment