Lead RF Systems Engineer

Lead RF Systems Engineer Location: Essex Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 pa Description: A global Defence & Security company are looking for an Lead RF Systems Engineer to join their engineering team developing novel communication and security solutions. Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership across RF development projects, from early research to prototype demonstration. Define and develop RF system architectures, performing trade-off and performance analyses. Coordinate input from antenna, electronics, firmware, and software specialists to deliver integrated solutions. Represent technical solutions to customers, producing system briefs and roadmaps. Collaborate with project and engineering managers to meet quality and delivery targets. Mentor and support engineers, encouraging technical development and best practice. Key Skills/Experience Required: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Physics or another relevant discipline RF Systems RF components/sub-systems (Antennas, front-end circuits, signal chains, and overall integration) System planning, analysis, and modelling. Experience with product life cycle design from early stage concepts Solid presentation abilities for client interactions and technical reviews. Strong teamwork across technical and operational groups. Eligible for at least UK SC level clearance Bonus skills/Nice to have’s: EM theory RF/DSP tools, and simulation software. Experience with RADAR/EW technologies Experience with full system testing and verification. Defence protocols, tools or standards (e.g., DOORS, SysML). Benefits: Bonus Strong pension contribution Stock options Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits Flexible lifestyle discounts and green care options If you are interested and think you have the skills required as a Lead RF Systems Engineer, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Location: Essex, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/5/2025