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Reference:BH-2121
Sector:Electronics
Salary:£70,000 to £80,000 Per Annum
Benefits:0
Town/City:Gloucester
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date:12/04/2026
RF Engineer | Gloucester | c£80K | requires eDV Security Clearnce
We are seeking RF Engineers at various levels and across disciplines to join the team in Gloucester. You’ll work on a variety of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes, with the opportunity to specialize in key areas such as circuit modelling, antenna selection, and test & measurement.
Key Responsibilities:
You’ll enjoy meaningful work and continuous learning opportunities that will help develop your skills and progress your career. The company supports a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, hybrid work where possible, and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure you can enjoy both your professional and personal life.
In this essential and rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF systems, including developing new RF-based technologies, conducting vulnerability analysis, and designing deployable RF applications
Salary and Benefits
We are seeking RF Engineers at various levels and across disciplines to join the team in Gloucester. You’ll work on a variety of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes, with the opportunity to specialize in key areas such as circuit modelling, antenna selection, and test & measurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- RF Circuit Modelling & Design – Develop and analyse RF circuits, from simulation to testing.
- Antenna Selection & Design – Select and design antennas to meet the specific needs of various applications.
- Test & Measurement – Conduct RF testing, including real-time test and measurement using vector signal analysers.
- Vulnerability Analysis – Analyse and test RF systems to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security.
- System Development & Verification – Support the development and verification of mission systems, with potential field trial involvement.
- Specialist Tools Development – Design and develop bespoke research tools to support complex RF system analysis.
- RF communications systems implementation, test, and analysis
- RF circuit design and modelling experience
- Real-time test and measurement using spectrum analysers and vector network analysers
- Familiarity with using and developing for Software-defined radios
- Experience in RF algorithm development and Digital Signal Processing
- Antenna optimisation and characterisation experience
- Embedded systems vulnerability analysis
- Knowledge of OpenCPI, GnuRadio, Python, C/C++, and other SDR development tools.
- VHDL, Python and/or C/C++
- Development on Linux and use of GitLab
You’ll enjoy meaningful work and continuous learning opportunities that will help develop your skills and progress your career. The company supports a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, hybrid work where possible, and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure you can enjoy both your professional and personal life.
In this essential and rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF systems, including developing new RF-based technologies, conducting vulnerability analysis, and designing deployable RF applications
Salary and Benefits
- Salary circa £80,000
- 4-day working week / 9 day fortnight
- Competitive pension scheme
- Bupa healthcare includes family and Dental
- Critical Illness cover
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Internal and External training and development
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
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