Rf Engineer

Alten; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & pension scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN in Templecombe, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to design and develop RF circuits and subsystems for complex platforms. You will contribute to RF analysis, integration, and verification across challenging environments on-site.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong RF architectures knowledge, and hands-on experience with RF testing and simulation tools. Security clearance (SC) is a plus and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0Experience developing RF systems within complex engineering programmes.
• Strong understanding of communication and RF architectures.
• Experience supporting RF testing and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF circuits and subsystem architectures.
• Perform RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis.
• Support test, integration, and verification activities.
• Conduct RF troubleshooting, fault finding, and performance optimisation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts.
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, and programme teams.

Skills

RF circuit design

RF simulation

RF testing

Fault finding

RF architectures

Antenna systems

FPGA RFIC

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

PSPICE

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

Join a team developing advanced communications and sensing technologies for challenging operational environments. You will contribute to the design, analysis, integration, and testing of RF systems, supporting the development of high-performance solutions across complex platforms.

Location: Templecombe
On-site Requirement: On Site
Seniority: 5+ Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF circuits and subsystem architectures.
• Perform RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis.
• Support test, integration, and verification activities.
• Conduct RF troubleshooting, fault finding, and performance optimisation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts.
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, and programme teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing RF systems within complex engineering programmes.
• Strong understanding of communication and RF architectures.
• Experience supporting RF testing and validation activities.

Required Skills

• Proven experience designing and developing RF circuits, including filters, LNAs, PAs, oscillators, and associated RF subsystems.
• Strong understanding of RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis using industry-standard engineering tools.
• Experience using tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, PSPICE, MATLAB, or equivalent RF development environments.
• Experience conducting RF testing, measurement, fault-finding, and debugging activities to support product development.
• Knowledge of communications, Satcom, antenna, or RF distribution systems within complex engineering platforms.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex RF issues.
• Strong communication skills when presenting technical information to engineers, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated engineering solutions.
• Proactive approach to learning, innovation, and continuous technical improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting maritime, naval, or defence communications programmes.
• Knowledge of antenna control units, RF distribution networks, or antenna integration activities.
• Experience working with FPGA, ADC, DAC, RFIC, or high-speed digital interface technologies.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS and requirements-driven development processes.

Additional Information

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.