Senior RF & Antenna Engineering Leader (SC Cleared)

Octagon Group; Leominster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group is seeking a Chief RF Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead a team of antenna engineers and a test/measurement engineer. The role provides technical oversight of design, EM simulation, measurement and verification, and guides RF strategy as the product range expands.

The ideal candidate brings strong antenna engineering experience, familiarity with CST/HFSS/FEKO and antenna measurements, and the ability to obtain SC clearance to work with demanding defence and communications

Qualifications

• Strong antenna engineering experience and ability to lead a team.
• Experience with CST, HFSS or FEKO and antenna measurements (radiation patterns, S-parameters).
• Familiarity with anechoic chamber testing.
• Sound technical judgement and ability to challenge designs and communicate with stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor antenna engineers and a test and measurement engineer.
• Provide technical oversight of antenna design, EM simulation, measurement and verification.
• Improve engineering processes as the business expands its product range.
• Lead technical reviews and contribute to future RF and antenna strategy.

Skills

Antenna engineering

Team leadership

Security clearance

Tools

CST

HFSS

FEKO

Job description

Octagon Group is seeking a Chief RF Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead a team of antenna engineers and a test/measurement engineer. The role provides technical oversight of design, EM simulation, measurement and verification, and guides RF strategy as the product range expands.

The ideal candidate brings strong antenna engineering experience, familiarity with CST/HFSS/FEKO and antenna measurements, and the ability to obtain SC clearance to work with demanding defence and communications