RF Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ryde; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an RF Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in developing next-generation radar systems for the defense industry. This exciting position allows you to ensure operational excellence and contribute to innovative technology strategies that protect those who serve. With a focus on flexibility, you’ll engage in diverse tasks, from RF circuit design to design verification. Embrace the opportunity for professional growth within an inclusive culture that values diversity and integrity. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Lifestyle Discounts

Green Car Scheme

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Potential Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Eagerness to learn about governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support RF circuit design and PCB guidance.
• Contribute to design verification through simulation and testing.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation.

Skills

RF Circuit Design

Electromagnetic Simulation

Design Verification

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

HNC or HND in related field

Job description

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience.

About the Role

Join us as a dynamic RF Engineer at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. Your role will involve ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, developing next-generation radar systems to counter emerging threats, and contributing to our technology strategy. You will apply engineering principles across the entire development lifecycle to develop radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Support RF circuit design, including component selection, simulation, schematic capture, and guidance for PCB design teams.
2. Support electromagnetic simulation and analysis.
3. Contribute to design verification through simulation, analysis, and testing.
4. Assist in preparing design documentation and technical reports.
5. Support design evaluation and testing in our engineering lab.

Your Skills and Experience

1. A degree, HNC, or HND in Electronic Engineering or a related field, or industrial experience.
2. An eagerness to learn business approaches, standards for governance, and compliance.

Benefits

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The BAE Systems Naval Radar Team

We provide radar products and support services worldwide. This role supports capability upgrades for the Royal Navy over the next decade. You will have opportunities to develop skills and advance into senior positions within our global business.

Workplace and Flexibility

Our Cowes location is accessible from Southampton via ferry and shuttle service. We promote flexible working hours to help balance work and personal life, including part-time hours and flexible start and finish times.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a meaningful impact in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition, discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring certain nationalities and residency criteria. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Submit your application promptly if interested.