RF Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Leonardo has a number of exciting and immediate opportunities for RF Engineers across their sites in Southampton, Basildon, and Bristol. We are looking for experienced RF Engineers for Intermediate, Senior, and Lead Engineering roles.

A fantastic opportunity to utilize and develop your current skills within an industry-leading technology company. Work on real engineering problems, designing and developing solutions at the core of our products.

About the Role

You will collaborate with industry-leading engineers in the development of RF products. Your responsibilities include supporting the development of new and existing products and providing solutions for our customers. Daily tasks include:

1. Research and development of low Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
2. Investigating and defining RF/Communication system architectures and protocols
3. Planning and conducting studies in various communication technologies, including SDR, RF, IP
4. Supporting system integration and testing activities
5. Verifying system requirements
6. Capturing stakeholder and system requirements
7. Modeling components of the system design

Depending on experience, you may lead technical activities and initiatives. Senior/Lead Engineers will have opportunities to act as Design Authority throughout the project lifecycle and mentor other engineers.

About You

You will have proven experience as an RF Engineer, gained through industry or advanced academic research. A relevant education is preferred but not mandatory if you possess deep theoretical knowledge. Successful RF systems engineers will leverage their engineering experience, which can be enhanced through training, teamwork, and mentoring.

For senior/lead engineers, we can tailor roles and responsibilities to your experience level. Attributes include:

• Experience with communication systems, IP, modulation techniques, and performance
• Experience with telecommunication standards (2G/3G/4G) Air-Interface specifications
• Experience with electronics assembly and testing, including RF systems under software control
• Knowledge of low power RF hardware such as receivers, transmitters, synthesizers, and filters
• Familiarity with military and international standards for EMC, environmental, and safety considerations applicable to body-worn and vehicle installations

Domain specializations include:

• Digital signal processing
• RF systems
• Electro-optic systems
• Medical imaging systems, image processing, object classification/identification
• Multi-sensor data fusion and tracking

Candidates with skills in the following Systems Engineering areas are highly desirable:

• Synthetic Environments
• Verification and Validation
• System of Systems

All applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR-controlled information. For more information, visit: UK Security Vetting Levels

What We Offer

A competitive salary based on experience and skills, along with an award-winning benefits package including:

• Flexible working hours with hybrid options. Part-time opportunities available—please inquire.
• Company-funded benefits: private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle allowances (£500/year)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi days annually
• Pension: Award-winning scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and diversity & inclusion networks (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme
• Training: Free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera
• Bonus scheme in place for all employees at management level and below