27 Radio jobs in the United Kingdom

Element are looking for Radio Engineers to support significant growth within our Connected Technologies business for our newly opened, state of the art Lab Testing Facility in Surrey Hills near Guildford.

As a senior member of the team, you will be performing a variety of testing assignments. You will ensure timely and accurate test results. You will develop test plans using your strong understanding of Wireless Technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) and test standards. You will also be required to guide and help junior engineers. This is a great opportunity to join a leading, Testing, Inspection and Certification company providing solutions to the the Consumer Product testing sector. Making Tomorrow Safer Than Today.

Core Responsibilities:

• Accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data to customers inlcuding creation and sign off of test reports
• Able to oversee and guide problem solving of complicated technical challenges
• Provides input and support on business development opportunities with new or existing customers
• Assists in the professional development of technicians and engineers within the local laboratory
• Support technical leadership to interpret and apply regulations to a variety of cutting-edge technologies
• Availability to work a morning and evening shift pattern

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of ETSI and FCC Radio test standards
• Strong understanding of Wireless Technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee…)
• Reasonable Understanding of ISO / IEC 17025 and quality system management
• In-depth knowledge of testing Consumer Products for global certification requirements
• Has also demonstrated the ability to develop technical knowledge in their chosen field
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety

Nice to have:

• Will have a minimum of 2 years’ pertinent post-degree engineering experience, or advanced academic/professional qualifications
• Will have a minimum 2 years in an EMC / Radio test laboratory environment
• Knowledge of UKAS Accreditations and quality systems would be highly beneficial
• Due to the remote location of our lab, you will need a driving licence and own vehicle (no public transport)

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

There is a common theme when talking to engineers at this exciting start-up – they all have complete faith in and admiration for the board and management team. They are on a mission to be the fastest growing tech company in UK history and are making phenomenal progress with development to date.

They will pay from £60,000 to £20,000 + relocation and equity for the right RF engineer. That said, they are looking for the best.

The work will involve selecting components, performing analyses of RF chains, designing distributed and hybrid filters, performing 2.5D and 3D EM simulations, drawing schematics, direct (and occasionally engage in) layout activities, performing initial bring-up testing, and defining production testing of RF and microwave electronic systems (including PCBs).

RF engineer essential requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience with RF design (ideally above 10GHz).
• PCB design experience
• Understanding of LO design including phase noise.

RF engineer desirable requirements:

• Filter design and 2.5D / 3D EM simulation.
• RF chain analysis (and ideally frequency planning).
• Power supply design for RF circuits.
• Proven ability to take designs through to production.
• Experience at start-ups working at a fast pace.
• Antenna design experience.
• MMIC design experience.

They should be able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving start-up environment.

This is a rare chance to make an immediate impact, stay hands-on with development, and help shape a company that’s scaling fast.

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Position RF Engineer

Location : Cambridge

Salary : £60- 0k

Key Skills : 3+ years RF Design

Desirable skills : MMIC, antenna design, Filter Design, Chian analysis

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RF Microwave Engineer | Stoke | Up to £60,000 DoE

We have partnered with an internationally recognised organisation in radar technology that is expanding its engineering team with the appointment of an RF/Microwave Antenna Engineer.

They’re seeking a RF/Microwave Engineer to contribute to the design, simulation, and development of advanced Aerospace Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct RF and microwave modelling and simulation at both system and component levels using industry-standard tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, CARPET).
• Support the design and performance analysis of radar systems, antennas, and passive microwave components.
• Occasionally participate in hands-on RF build and testing, including antenna and waveguide component evaluation.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation and proposals for customer tenders.

Experience required:

• A BSc or BEng or Higher degree (MSc or PhD) in a related engineering or physics discipline.
• Recent experience in RF systems performance simulation or RF/microwave component design using CST or similar tools.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and radar system modelling tools such as CARPET 3.
• Understanding of pulse-compressed radar systems, antenna near-field testing, and waveguide or stripline design.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000 DoE
• Pension Contribution
• Very generous and flexible holiday allowance

Element has an opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our rapidly expanding Connected Technologies business at our state-of-the-art laboratory in Surrey Hills, Guildford.

As a member of our Radio Testing team, you will perform a variety of testing assignments to ensure cutting edge consumer electrical devices meet specific radio testing standards and are safe for manufactures to bring to market.

Core responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gather and record test data
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment

.Key Skills

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• 0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Possess computer skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme / Training and enhanced career progression

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

• Define and translate radio frequency (RF) requirements into practical design constraints, ensuring alignment with adjacent functional disciplines and rig test requirements.
  
• Develop and assess powerplant concepts that meet RF demands, applying advanced analytical methods to support robust, optimised solutions across platform and powerplant levels.
  
• Collaborate across engineering functions to reduce technical risk, perform electromagnetic analyses, and carry out verification and validation activities to ensure requirements are met.
  
• Lead the capture, management and communication of RF technical knowledge, including modelling, test data, reporting and evidence cataloguing to maintain technical integrity throughout the lifecycle.
  

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics or Engineering (or regional equivalent), or demonstrate equivalent experience.
  
• Bring strong technical knowledge in electromagnetic analysis and design methodologies, with awareness of cross-discipline concepts such as manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mechanical/thermal analysis, cost engineering and product definition.
  
• Have experience using commercial Computational Electromagnetics (CEM) tools such as FEKO, CST or HFSS, with a good understanding of the strengths and limitations of different analysis fidelities.
  
• Apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to solve complex technical problems and make balanced decisions across both technical and business considerations.
  
• Communicate effectively, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels.
  

Contract - Outside IR35

RF Design Engineer

Reading

Responsibilities :

• RF Subsystem Design : Design RF front-end modules (LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, frequency converters) across Ku and Ka for ground terminal applications.
• System Analysis : Perform System analysis, propagation modelling, Embedded RF component designs and RF performance simulations using System Vue, ADS, and MATLAB.
• Prototyping & Testing : Develop RF circuit designs including schematic designs and conduct RF performance validation using VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, and satellite modems.
• EM Simulation : Perform RF System simulations using tools like System Vue, Keysight ADS and HFSS.
• Simulation & Measurement Analysis : Analyse simulation results and experimental data using MATLAB, Python, or other similar tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Support integration with digital modems, Antenna systems, and mechanical enclosures for terminal-level performance optimisation.
• Documentation & Reporting : Prepare reports and presentations on designs, simulations, measurements, and performance.
• Productisation : Work closely with hardware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimised for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Compliance & Certification : Ensure designs meet international SATCOM regulatory standards (FCC, ITU, ETSI), EMC and environmental qualifications for rugged platforms.

Required Skills :

• 7-8+ years of experience in RF/microwave design, preferably in satellite ground terminals or SATCOM systems.
• Deep understanding of analog and RF circuit design (LNAs, mixers, phase shifters, VCOs, PAs, op-amps, etc.), including noise, linearity, and impedance matching.
• High proficiency with RF test equipment: signal generators, spectrum analysers, and network Analysers.
• Proficiency in System Vue, ADS, MATLAB or similar simulation/modelling tools.
• Expert in designing RF hardware for Ku, Ka SATCOM applications.
• Strong knowledge of RF propagation, RF link budgets, and phased array principles.
• Demonstrated ability to balance performance with design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and cost-effectiveness.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with PCB layout for RF and microwave circuits using Altium or similar design software.
• Programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or similar languages for data analysis, automation, and simulation support.
• Experience with EM Simulations tools such as HFSS or CST.

This is your chance to step into a dynamic management role with this world leading business as RF Team Leader !

You will drive a talented team of RF engineers, remain hands on undertaking RF Design, and contribute to projects shaping product development.

What You'll Do:

• Lead & Mentor : Manage and inspire RF design engineers, allocate resources, set priorities, and support team growth.
• Innovate & Design : Contribute to RF and baseband circuitry design, ensuring integration with key subsystems and meeting performance standards.
• Collaborate & Solve : Work collaboratively across multi-discipline teams, conduct design reviews, and support project timelines and technical goals.

Your Skills:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or Telecommunications.
• Extensive experience in RF design and development
• In-depth knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing.
• Demonstrable leadership experience – undertaking people management and mentoring teams
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

In return?

• Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience
• Private health & dental care
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance program
• Large free parking area
• Social events

If you are interested to learn more, click the link below to apply with your CV today!

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Vacancy Reference Number

19811

Number of Vacancies

1

(B) OCU

Digital, Data & Technology

Location

Bow, Other

Building

BOW CENTRAL COMMS

Band

Band L

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

36 hours per week

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Advert

Job Title: Radio Services Senior Manager

Salary: The starting salary is £68,295, which includes allowances totalling £,928.

The salary is broken down as 5,367 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale 0,012 Plus, a location allowance of ,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of ,000.

Location: The primary Met Location for this role is Bow. Travel across the Met Estate, to attend meetings as required by the business, is expected.

"Keep checking Oleeo/Met Careers on a daily basis for new and exciting opportunities being released to join DDaT"

Policing London is a hugely complex challenge that evolves every day. To make sure the Met is up to the task, we need the right IT and systems across our organisation. As a Radio Services Senior Manager, you will help to enable us to do our best for the London area. Join us and play your part in making London the safest capital in the world and delivering 'More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards'.

As a member of the Met, you will also enjoy great benefits including annual leave, civil service pension arrangements, maternity/paternity support, as well as being part of a continuous learning culture.

Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)

The mission of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) is to provide the Met with information (and specifically data), communications and technology to help frontline officers and Met staff do their jobs more efficiently, in order to deliver the New Met for London plan. In other words, DDaT is about "passionately delivering trusted technology for precise data driven policing".

As well as keeping up to speed with developments in technology and making recommendations for new equipment and systems that will help modernise policing, DDaT also comprises the Data Office which:

• Owns and drives the data compliance and analytics agenda.
• Brings together the accountabilities that are currently dispersed across the Met business areas.
• Consolidates and further develops existing Met data and insight services.
• Enables data sharing and collaboration to serve the public and external partners.

DDaT is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We support hybrid working, and the hiring manager will be happy to discuss arrangements for this role.

Job Purpose

Radios are critical technology for officer communications and safety, enabling both overt and covert operational policing. The Radio Services Senior Manager is accountable for radio devices, infrastructure, and associated services that support mission critical radio communications.

The Radio Services Senior Manager ensures the optimal balance of quality, risk and value for money for Radio Services deployed to the Met. The role holder provides strategic oversight, governance, and decision-making authority for Radio Services suppliers, as well as delivering service-focused input into change initiatives.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly available and reliable mission critical Radio Services, ensuring operational effectiveness. This includes for specialist radio services such as Marine, Search & Rescue, National Police Air Service as well as for Front Line policing.
• Manage third-party supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Ownership of third-party contracts relating to Radio Services.
• Manage Radio Services budget lines and expenditure. Lead on financial forecasting.
• Represent Radio Services on governance boards whilst ensuring projects deliver effective changes and solutions for Met policing operations.
• Lead Met workstream activities for the Emergency Services Network (ESN), engaging with Home Office, partners and third parties.
• Radios network coverage and capacity planning for operational policing and events such as Notting Hill Carnival and New Years Eve celebrations.
• Integrated Communications Control Service infrastructure at Met and national locations.
• Resource location applications and their integration with other systems.
• Ensure effective delivery of Radio Services Helpdesk for Met officers and staff.
• Drive continuous improvement, ensuring cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and service quality.
• Radio asset management, including handheld, vehicle, desktop, and covert devices.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies for radios and peripherals.
• Management of a team of Radio Service Managers.
• Manage and take part in an on-call rota.

Vetting Clearance

For this role the Vetting Clearance is Force Clearance Level, Recruitment Vetting (RV), and National Security Vetting (NSV) Level, Counter Terrorism Check (CTC).

Hybrid Working

Hybrid Working available in line with the Metropolitan Police Service hybrid working policy.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement (1000 words maximum, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 22nd September 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence w/c 29th September.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence w/c 13th October.

Essential For The Role

Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training

Essential Criteria:

• Comprehensive understanding of Radio Communication Technologies (TETRA, Airwave, 4G LTE).
• Extensive experience in radio communications service delivery, including leadership of incident management, ideally for emergency services organisations.
• Detailed knowledge of national radio communications legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Board level influence and senior stakeholder engagement with government departments, including Home Office and Operational Communications in Policing.
• Demonstrative responsibility for contract and supplier management, including at Account Director level.
• Technical and commercial experience in radio communications, enabling effective supplier engagement, challenge and support.
• Experience of budget management and writing business cases for investment.
• Thorough understanding of Business Continuity Management and operational resilience planning.

Qualifications

• ITIL V4. (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)

Desirable Criteria:

• In depth understanding of secure radio systems and integrated communication platforms.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract compliance.
• Familiarity with Home Office standards and Airwave Code of Practice.
• An awareness of Radios industry trends and innovations, with particular emphasis on emergency services/policing requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Experience of delivering services in multi-supplier outsourced environments.
• Analytical problem-solving, with the ability to assess the technical landscape and drive effective solutions.
• Strategic thinking, ensuring alignment between technology delivery and operational policing needs.

Required Languages

English

Reports To

BB3 - Director of Applications, End User and Radio Services

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Disability Confident Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.

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RF Design Engineer

County Durham, United Kingdom

Salary £DOE

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading technology business which specialises in the design and manufacture of high?performance RF, microwave, components and systems for defence and space applications. They are now looking to bring an experienced RF Design Engineer to work on their exciting projects.

RF Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for the design and development of RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules and systems within telecommunications and defence products.
• Detailed RF specification, design, simulation, and realisation.
• System line-up analysis.
• Thermal, MTBF and component derating analysis and reporting in line with company/customer requirements.
• Checking of design documentation.
• To proactively participate in design reviews and to initiate design reviews to mitigate risk when appropriate.
• To maintain an up to date, comprehensive design compliance matrix, referencing robust evidence of compliance data for assigned designs.
• Problem-solving and fault diagnosis of manufactured products during product introduction – including definition and train-out of diagnostic procedures.

RF Design Engineer Key Requirements:

• Relevant Degree (or equivalent) preferably RF/Communications Engineering.
• Experience using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro and ADS
• Demonstrable experience of microwave circuit/system design including line-up analyses, tolerance/yield analysis and DFM.
• Experience in transceiver product design.

This is a permanent, hybrid role based in County Durham, with a great benefits package on offer.

If you are interested in this role, feel free to reach out using the details below.