RF Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking RF Engineers to tackle real engineering challenges and design solutions for cutting-edge products. This role offers the chance to work alongside industry-leading engineers, contributing to both new and existing RF products. With opportunities for career growth and development, successful candidates will apply their expertise in communication systems and RF technologies. The company provides a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and an award-winning benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about engineering.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Dental insurance

Pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online courses

Bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an RF Engineer, ideally with communication systems.
• Experience with low power RF hardware and telecommunication standards.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop low TRL RF products and systems.
• Support system integration and testing activities.

Skills

RF Engineering

Communication Systems

Digital Signal Processing

Electronics Assembly

Telecommunication Standards

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

RF Testing Equipment

Software Control Systems

Job description

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Opportunities for RF Engineers at Leonardo

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise and develop your current skills within an industry-leading technology company, working on real engineering problems and designing solutions at the core of our products.

About the Role

You will collaborate with industry-leading engineers in developing our RF products, supporting both new and existing products, and providing solutions for our customers. Your daily duties will 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 across various communication technologies including SDR, RF, and IP
4. Supporting system integration and testing activities
5. Supporting verification of system requirements
6. Capturing stakeholder and system requirements
7. Modeling components of the system design

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

About You

You should have proven experience as an RF Engineer, gained through industry or advanced academic research. A relevant education is preferred but not essential if you have substantial practical experience. Successful RF systems engineers will be able to apply their engineering experience, which can be further developed through training, teamwork, and mentoring.

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

• Experience with communication systems, IP, modulation techniques, and performance
• Experience with telecommunication (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
• Knowledge of military and international standards for EMC, environmental, and safety aspects, applicable to body-worn and vehicle installations

Domain specialisms include:

• Digital signal processing
• RF systems
• Electro-optic systems
• Medical imaging and image processing
• 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 info, visit: UK Security Vetting Levels

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and skills, along with an award-winning benefits package including:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid options; part-time roles available upon discussion
• Company-funded benefits: private healthcare, dental, 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
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution in our award-winning scheme
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and diversity & inclusion networks (Enable, Pride, etc.)
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme
• Training: Access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera
• Bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below