Radio Frequency Engineer

3 weeks ago


Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom Searchability NS&D Full time

RF ENGINEER – SC Clearance required £50 per hour (via Umbrella) Initial 6-month contract with likely extension 3 days per week on-site in Portsmouth 35 hour week ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a major global player in advanced engineering, operating across defence, communications, aerospace, and high-technology programmes. You will be joining a specialist team responsible for the design, development and sustainment of satellite communication terminal products used across land, sea, and air domains. Due to ongoing programme demand and exciting future technology developments, they are looking for an experienced RF Engineer to strengthen their engineering capability. THE RF ENGINEER ROLE As an RF Engineer , you will support the design, validation, and sustainment of satellite communication terminal products, with a particular focus on naval antenna systems. You will produce RF specifications, define performance criteria, develop RF budgets, and validate RF designs across the full Tx/Rx chain. Working closely with design, manufacturing engineering, and multifunctional teams, you will contribute to the product lifecycle from concept through to in-service support. RF ENGINEER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong RF engineering knowledge across RF, Microwave and mmWave frequency ranges Experience producing RF specifications, defining interfaces, and performance criteria Ability to generate system diagrams and RF link/budget calculations Knowledge of EM field theory, RF circuit design, RF materials, RF measurement techniques, and environmental impacts on RF units Ability to verify design compliance to requirements Experience working across full product lifecycle with engineering and manufacturing teams Degree (or equivalent) in a recognised engineering discipline Desirable Skills: Understanding of military SatCom standards (e.g., MIL-STD-188-164C) Experience in maritime military satellite communications Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent) TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at ryan.baker@searchability.com . For further information please call 0203 854 0120 . 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.



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