RF Engineer – Flexible/Hybrid, 4‑Day Week

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

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.