RF Systems Architect

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Meritus Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an
Associate Systems Architect
to join a pioneering technology company developing next-generation communication systems. The role bridges
RF engineering, embedded systems
, and
software-defined radio (SDR)
, supporting the design and delivery of advanced, software-driven products for high-performance applications.

Reporting to the
product team
, you'll play a key role in shaping system architectures, contributing to design specifications, and ensuring technical and commercial alignment across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the definition and evolution of
    system architectures
    spanning RF, digital, and embedded domains.
  • Collaborate with
    engineering, design, and product teams
    to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Assist in developing and documenting system-level architectures for
    SDR-based platforms
    and related technologies.
  • Conduct research into
    emerging communications standards
    , software-defined architectures, and RF system innovations.
  • Participate in
    system integration, simulation, and performance validation
    , including lab and field testing.
  • Help maintain design quality, scalability, and interoperability across multiple hardware and software configurations.
  • Contribute to roadmap planning, feature prioritisation, and technical risk analysis.
  • Produce clear, structured
    technical documentation
    to support design reviews and compliance processes.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in
    Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
    .
  • Experience or strong interest in
    Software Defined Radio (SDR)
    systems or related technologies.
  • Understanding of
    RF principles
    , signal processing, and communication protocols.
  • Working knowledge of
    Python, C/C++
    , or other relevant programming environments.
  • Familiarity with
    FPGA-based
    or
    embedded development
    is desirable.
  • Understanding of
    product development processes
    and
    agile methodologies
    .
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to bridge technical detail and system-level design.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams.

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