RF Engineer – Mesh Networking & Low‑Power Dev (SC Eligible)

SpaceAM Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceAM Limited in Gloucestershire is seeking a mid-weight RF Engineer to join a hands-on engineering team. You will design, test and optimise low-power RF links and mesh networks that carry live data from sensors, often across long distances and multiple hops.

You will work with embedded, hardware and AI teams to balance range, data rate and power. This role requires BPSS and UK SC clearance eligibility, and no remote work.

Qualifications

• Solid commercial experience in RF or wireless engineering at mid level.
• Proficiency with low-power radio design and wireless protocols.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field trials.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise low-power RF hardware and radio links.
• Develop and improve mesh networking including routing and multi-hop performance.
• Conduct link budget analysis and antenna/module selection.
• Support RF front‑end design, PCB layout reviews and tuning.
• Test and characterise radio performance in lab and field with analysers.

Skills

RF engineering

Mesh networking

On-site collaboration

Education

Degree in electronic engineering/physics

Tools

Spectrum analysers

Vector Network Analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

SpaceAM Limited in Gloucestershire is seeking a mid-weight RF Engineer to join a hands-on engineering team. You will design, test and optimise low-power RF links and mesh networks that carry live data from sensors, often across long distances and multiple hops.

You will work with embedded, hardware and AI teams to balance range, data rate and power. This role requires BPSS and UK SC clearance eligibility, and no remote work.