RF Engineer

Join a team developing advanced communications and sensing technologies for challenging operational environments. You will contribute to the design analysis integration and testing of RF systems supporting the development of high-performance solutions across complex platforms.

Location: Templecombe
On-site Requirement: On Site
Seniority: 5 Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF circuits and subsystem architectures.
• Perform RF simulation modelling and performance analysis.
• Support test integration and verification activities.
• Conduct RF troubleshooting fault finding and performance optimisation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts.
• Collaborate with systems electronics and programme teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing RF systems within complex engineering programmes.
• Strong understanding of communication and RF architectures.
• Experience supporting RF testing and validation activities.

Qualifications :

Required Skills

• Proven experience designing and developing RF circuits including filters LNAs PAs oscillators and associated RF subsystems.
• Strong understanding of RF simulation modelling and performance analysis using industry-standard engineering tools.
• Experience using tools such as ADS Microwave Office PSPICE MATLAB or equivalent RF development environments.
• Experience conducting RF testing measurement fault-finding and debugging activities to support product development.
• Knowledge of communications Satcom antenna or RF distribution systems within complex engineering platforms.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex RF issues.
• Strong communication skills when presenting technical information to engineers customers and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated engineering solutions.
• Proactive approach to learning innovation and continuous technical improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting maritime naval or defence communications programmes.
• Knowledge of antenna control units RF distribution networks or antenna integration activities.
• Experience working with FPGA ADC DAC RFIC or high-speed digital interface technologies.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS and requirements-driven development processes.

Additional Information :

Why join us

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1