RF Engineer - eDV

Searchability; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer - eDV

Shape the Future of Secure Communications

• Hybrid working from Gloucester with flexible schedules
• £65,000 - £80,000 + full benefits package
• Join a global security leader delivering innovative RF technology
• Work across Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes
• Engage in RF circuit design, vulnerability analysis, and SDR systems
• Must hold enhanced DV Clearance

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a key division of a leading global defence and aerospace organisation. They specialise in advanced platforms, mission systems, C4ISR, and cutting-edge sensor technologies. Known for tackling some of the most complex challenges in global security, they are now growing their RF Engineering capability to support high-impact defence and intelligence programmes. Due to continued investment, they are seeking passionate RF Engineers of all levels to join their team in Gloucester.

THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid working model and flexible work hours
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Access to world-class training and development
• Diverse career progression opportunities within a global tech leader
• Work on highly classified, mission-driven projects

THE RF ENGINEER ROLE

As an RF Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of advanced RF communications systems. You may specialise in a focused technical area such as RF circuit design, antenna selection, or vulnerability analysis—or operate across multiple domains. Projects range from designing RF-based technologies to supporting field trials and developing custom research tools. You’ll work with a collaborative team focused on innovation and national defence.

RF ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience with RF communications systems implementation, testing, and analysis
• RF circuit modelling and design
• Hands-on RF testing with spectrum/network analysers
• Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs)
• Knowledge of tools like Python, C/C++, VHDL, GitLab
• Comfortable working on Linux-based systems

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Antenna optimisation and characterisation
• RF algorithm development and DSP
• Familiarity with GnuRadio, OpenCPI
• Embedded systems vulnerability analysis

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at [e-mail]. For further information, feel free to call me on 0117 284 0050 / 07719 072 818. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

RF Engineering, RF Circuit Design, Spectrum Analysis, Software Defined Radio, Embedded Systems, SDR, VHDL, Python, C++, Linux, GnuRadio, OpenCPI, Antenna Design, Digital Signal Processing, Defence, Cyber, NSD, UKIC DV, eDV, DV Cleared