RF Engineer/Scientist

iO Associates; England; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing advanced systems consultancy is seeking an RF Systems Engineer/Specialist to support R&D initiatives in the defence sector. This role involves designing and simulating RF systems, along with hands-on work in hardware prototyping. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in RF Engineering and experience with industry-standard simulation tools. The position offers a salary of up to £55,000 and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in RF Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar.
• Proven experience in RF system design and simulation.
• Competence with industry-standard simulation tools.
• Working knowledge of sensor array configurations and RF design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulation of RF systems and subsystems.
• Technical analysis of signal propagation and component matching.
• Support RF performance modelling across various spectral bands.
• Assist in integration planning of RF components with processing platforms.
• Contribute to laboratory validation and measurement campaigns.
• Produce technical documentation and test records.

Skills

RF system design

Simulation tools proficiency

Signal propagation analysis

Sensor array configurations

Education

Degree in RF Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Keysight ADS

HFSS

CST

Job description

Job title: RF Systems Engineer / Specialist
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000
Location: National (Remote / with essential site travel)

iO are partnered with a growing advanced systems consultancy now seeking an RF Engineer/Scientist to join on a permanent basis.

You will support an R&D initiative involving novel RF system concepts within the defence sector. This role involves hands-on work in RF modelling, simulation, and hardware prototyping, alongside collaboration with embedded systems and mission systems specialists.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulation of RF systems and subsystems (e.g., sensor arrays, front-end modules).
• Technical analysis of signal propagation, component matching, and noise performance.
• Support modelling of system-level RF performance across various spectral bands (High-Frequency range).
• Assist in integration planning of complex RF components with processing platforms.
• Contribute to laboratory validation, physical layout support (e.g., PCB), and measurement campaigns.
• Produce technical documentation and test records to ensure project compliance.

Key Skills and Experience

• Degree educated in RF Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar
• Proven experience in RF system design and simulation.
• Competence with industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Keysight ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalents).
• Working knowledge of sensor array configurations and physical-level RF design principles.
• Eligibility to attain Baseline Security Check (BPS Standard).

This role is best suited to someone with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of RF system.

This role can offer up to £55,000 and the opportunity to work on a remote basis.

Apply now to learn more.