RF Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Internal training and development

Reimbursement for professional membership

Enhanced maternity leave

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Gloucester is looking for RF Engineers at various levels to join their innovative team. You will work on Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programs, specializing in RF systems, including circuit modelling and vulnerability analysis. The position encourages a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working schedules. Candidates should have experience in RF communications and circuit design, along with knowledge of software-defined radios. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF communications systems implementation, testing, and analysis.
• Proficient in RF circuit design and modelling.
• Knowledge of real-time test and equipment usage including spectrum analysers.
• Familiarity with software-defined radios and vulnerability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze RF circuits, from simulation to testing.
• Select and design antennas for various applications.
• Conduct RF testing and measurement using advanced tools.
• Analyze and enhance the security of RF systems.
• Support system development and verification processes.

Skills

RF communications systems implementation

RF circuit design and modelling

Real‑time test and measurement

Software‑defined radios development

RF algorithm development

Antenna optimisation

Embedded systems vulnerability analysis

OpenCPI

GnuRadio

Python

C/C++

VHDL

Linux development

GitLab usage

Job description

We are seeking RF Engineers at various levels and across disciplines to join our dynamic team at our Gloucester site. You’ll work on a variety of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes, with the opportunity to specialize in key areas such as circuit modelling, antenna selection, and test & measurement.

At Lockheed Martin, we provide meaningful work and continuous learning opportunities that will help develop your skills and progress your career. We believe in supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, hybrid work where possible, and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure you can enjoy both your professional and personal life.

In this essential and rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge RF systems, including developing new RF‑based technologies, conducting vulnerability analysis, and designing deployable RF applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• RF Circuit Modelling & Design – Develop and analyse RF circuits, from simulation to testing.
• Antenna Selection & Design – Select and design antennas to meet the specific needs of various applications.
• Test & Measurement – Conduct RF testing, including real‑time test and measurement using vector signal analysers.
• Vulnerability Analysis – Analyse and test RF systems to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security.
• System Development & Verification – Support the development and verification of mission systems, with potential field trial involvement.
• Specialist Tools Development – Design and develop bespoke research tools to support complex RF system analysis.

You’ll be working in a collaborative environment, either specializing in one area or contributing across multiple domains of RF communications engineering.

If you are passionate about RF engineering and want to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Join our innovative team and be part of a rewarding journey to develop cutting‑edge solutions for a wide range of critical applications.

Apply now to help us shape the future of RF engineering at Lockheed Martin.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• RF communications systems implementation, test, and analysis
• RF circuit design and modelling experience
• Real‑time test and measurement using spectrum analysers and vector network analysers
• Familiarity with using and developing for Software‑defined radios
• Experience in RF algorithm development and Digital Signal Processing
• Antenna optimisation and characterisation experience
• Embedded systems vulnerability analysis
• Knowledge of OpenCPI, GnuRadio, Python, C/C++, and other SDR development tools.
• VHDL, Python and/or C/C++
• Development on Linux and use of GitLab

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.

We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 02392415270.