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RF Systems Engineer | Satellite Communications | up to 70K | Hybrid working from Edinburgh (will offer relocation support)
Will need to be eligible for SC Clearance

We are currently working with an exciting satellite communications company who are looking for an RF Engineer to join their team.
You will be responsible for specification of phased arrays, which will involve specification writing, system simulation and algorithm development

Role:

• Create detailed system requirements based on customer requirements
• Make sure requirements meet all relevant regulatory standards
• Define RF system board layout floorplan and layout strategies
• Lead RF system integration and debug activity at board level
• Create algorithms for controlling RF blocks
• Collaborate with Digital hardware and software team to integrate and validate algorithms
• Devise testing and calibration strategies for sub-assemblies of complete array

Required Background:

• Experience in an RF Engineer, RF Design or RF Systems Engineer position
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of RF and system modelling
• Experience creating algorithms to control complex systems
• Experience of system integration, prototyping and transfer to production

Desirable:

• Keysight SystemVue experience
• PCB Layout for complex systems
• PhD in RF Systems or communications theory would be great

This is a great opportunity for an experienced RF Engineer to join an innovative company creating new and exciting satcoms products that are heading into production

Key words: RF, RF Engineer, RF Design Engineer, RF Systems Engineer, Radio Frequency engineer

**Be visionary**
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
**Job Description**
Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.
**What you'll be involved in:**
Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for either:
+ an experienced RF Engineer or
+ an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer
This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
+ Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;
+ Systems
+ Converters
+ Transceivers
+ Frequency measurement systems
+ VCOs and synthesizers
+ Detector Log Video Amplifiers
+ Limiters and Switches
+ Low Noise Amplifiers
+ Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
+ Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
+ Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
+ Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
+ Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
+ To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.
**What we're looking for in you:**
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
+ An accomplished Electronics Design Engineer with a strong background in physics, mathematics or similar, ideally with a solid understanding of RF circuit design.
+ Understanding of mechanical design achieved through development work and transferring products to production stage.
+ Experience of working on and leading engineering projects.
+ Familiarity with RF design techniques and tools such as the 3D EM simulation software CST or HFSS etc.
+ Experience with other higher frequency electronic circuit design tools, Microwave Office, ADS.
+ Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
+ Good communication skills - able to understand and report tasks, risks, etc.
+ Presentation skills - able to prepare professional technical reports and presentations to customers, suppliers and within Teledyne.
+ Team working - both with peers and support staff.
+ The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.
**We offer a range of benefits that include:**
+ Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that **matches employee contributions up to 7%**
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Salary sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
+ Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
+ Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year
+ Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
+ Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
+ Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
+ Cycle to Work scheme
+ Enhanced family-friendly benefits
+ Company sick pay
+ Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
+ Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
.
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

**Be visionary**
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
**Job Description**
Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.
**What you'll be involved in:**
Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for either:
+ an experienced RF Engineer or
+ an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer
This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
+ Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;
+ Systems
+ Converters
+ Transceivers
+ Frequency measurement systems
+ VCOs and synthesizers
+ Detector Log Video Amplifiers
+ Limiters and Switches
+ Low Noise Amplifiers
+ Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
+ Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
+ Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
+ Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
+ Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
+ To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.
**What we're looking for in you:**
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
+ An accomplished Electronics Design Engineer with a strong background in physics, mathematics or similar, ideally with a solid understanding of RF circuit design.
+ Understanding of mechanical design achieved through development work and transferring products to production stage.
+ Experience of working on and leading engineering projects.
+ Familiarity with RF design techniques and tools such as the 3D EM simulation software CST or HFSS etc.
+ Experience with other higher frequency electronic circuit design tools, Microwave Office, ADS.
+ Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
+ Good communication skills - able to understand and report tasks, risks, etc.
+ Presentation skills - able to prepare professional technical reports and presentations to customers, suppliers and within Teledyne.
+ Team working - both with peers and support staff.
+ The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.
**We offer a range of benefits that include:**
+ Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that **matches employee contributions up to 7%**
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Salary sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
+ Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
+ Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year
+ Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
+ Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
+ Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
+ Cycle to Work scheme
+ Enhanced family-friendly benefits
+ Company sick pay
+ Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
+ Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
.
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

**Be visionary**
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
**Job Description**
**Company Overview:**
Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets.
We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.
**What you'll be involved in:**
Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for either:
+ an experienced RF Engineer or
+ an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer
This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
+ Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;
>Systems
>Converters
>Transceivers
>Frequency measurement systems
>VCOs and synthesizers
>Detector Log Video Amplifiers
>Limiters and Switches
>Low Noise Amplifiers
+ Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
+ Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
+ Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
+ Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
+ Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
+ To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.
**What we're looking for in you:**
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
+ An accomplished RF and Microwave Design Engineer with experience in a broad range of RF design.
+ Understanding of mechanical design through development and product transfer.
+ Experience in the design of complex RF microwave components, systems and sub-systems used within the Defence, Communications or Aerospace Industry.
+ Experience of RF design up to 40GHz.
+ Experienced with 3D EM simulation tools CST, HFSS etc.
+ Experience with other microwave design tools AWR, ADS etc.
+ Assist with the technical classification of products for export.
+ Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
+ Good communication skills - able to understand and report tasks, risks etc.
+ Team working - both with peers and support staff.
+ The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.
**Company Benefits**
Teledyne UK offer a wide range of benefits that include:
+ Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
+ Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
+ 25 days holiday per annum.
+ Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year.
+ Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
+ Employee Assistance Programme.
+ Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
+ Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
+ Cycle to Work scheme.
+ Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
+ Company sick pay.
+ Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
.
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

I'm recruiting for a telecommunications and defence company in Gloucester who are looking for a Senior RF Engineer.

The work involves development of RF circuitry in Microwave Office / Altium up to 6GHz for power amplifiers. Any knowledge of high-speed/high-power switching, power amplifiers or filtering is beneficial.

ROLE: Senior RF Engineer

LOCATION:Gloucester

SALARY: up to 90,000

Essential skills for the Senior RF Engineer are:

• RF design up to 6GHz
• Microwave office / Altium proficiency
• Power amplifiers, high-speed / high-power switching
• Ability for basic UK clearance (UK or NATO passport)

Beneficial skills:

• LabView

The work is on-site in Gloucester. A generous benefits package (including relocation package) can be discussed in interview stage.

If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with me directly with any questions.

Cheers,

Nathan

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Up to 85,000 per annum
Job Reference:

Polytec are looking for a Team Leader for our client based just north of Cambridge. This role involves some travelling therefore you will need to have a full, clean driving licence and own transport.

Responsibilities:

* Managing a team of RF design engineers
* Technical design and specification of RF circuitry
* Technical requirements analysis
* Resolution of design and integration issues
* Type approval support
* Technical support to end customers
* Regular reporting to senior stakeholders

Requirements:

* Degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications or similar
* Extensive experience in RF design and development
* In-depth knowledge of RF systems and technologies
* Proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring engineering teams
* Excellent project management skills
* Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Proficiency in RF design tools and software

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Senior RF Engineer - Telecommunications

Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior RF Engineer to join a leading UK-based developer of high-reliability TETRA and LTE radio terminals. This is a hands-on role, contributing to RF design and development projects while ensuring seamless integration with other subsystems and high standards of technical performance.

This role is ideal for a technically proficient individual with extensive RF electronics experience, who is confident working across departments and with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Main Responsibilities of the Senior RF Engineer based in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire:

• Design and specify RF circuitry for radio terminal products
• Complete subsystem design and implementation, including integration with Baseband, Audio, and MMI subsystems
• Select and source components, and supervise schematic creation and PCB layout
• Produce design test documentation and perform technical requirements analysis
• Resolve design and integration issues and support type approval
• Conduct performance testing and optimisations to meet specified criteria
• Collaborate with baseband, software, and audio teams to integrate RF solutions into broader projects
• Create detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and performance assessments
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively allocate resources
• Perform hands-on work with sensitive PCBs, including rework and modifications
• Travel to customer or partner sites as required

Requirements of the Senior RF Engineer based in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Extensive experience in RF design and development, ideally within telecommunications or critical communications
• Comprehensive knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing
• Strong hands-on design experience and component-level expertise
• Experience in at least three of the following: RF Tx/Rx architectures, RF receivers, RF transmitters, RF power amplifiers, EMC/EMI, frequency generators, antenna design/tuning, matching networks, broadband communications, LTE/4G/5G, component selection, simulation tools (ADS/CST), and testing protocols
• Strong experience in at least two technologies: TETRA (Apply online only) MHz), GSM (800/900/1800 MHz), LTE/4G/5G (Apply online only) MHz), GNSS (1.6-2 GHz), WiFi (2.4-6 GHz)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and resources effectively

To apply for this Senior RF Engineer role based in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, please send your CV to: (url removed) or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

We're hiring a Graduate RF Engineer - Edinburgh - Up to £35K plus benefits
 
An Edinburgh-based client is seeking a Graduate RF Engineer to join their growing engineering team and help design, test, and integrate next-generation RF systems for satellite communications.
 
You'll work across the full product lifecycle—from requirements capture to lab testing—while learning from experienced RF, digital, and mechanical engineers.
 
As a Graduate RF Engineer, you will be involved in:
 

• Supporting RF system design, simulation, and component selection
• Contributing to requirements management, compliance tracking, and documentation
• Perform lab testing with VNAs, spectrum analysers, and other equipment
• Assist with algorithm development for RF control and signal processing

 
To be considered for the Graduate RF Engineer opportunity, you must have:
 

• Strong understanding of RF & microwave principles
• Analytical, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS, CST, SystemVue)
• PCB design experience (e.g., Altium)
• Programming/scripting in Python, Matlab, or similar

 
If you would like further information about the Graduate RF Engineer opportunity or have an interest in making an application, please contact Luke Ord.