Salary: £46,000 – 86,000 per year
Requirements
- Extensive, hands‑on experience in RF system design gained over a significant engineering career.
- Expert‑level understanding of RF technologies, architectures, and system integration.
- Strong knowledge of radio signal detection, electronic warfare, jamming, or related RF applications.
- Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams while remaining technically hands‑on.
- Confidence making critical technical decisions and influencing programme direction.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Desirable: experience working within the defence or national security sector.
- Desirable: current security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance.
- Desirable: previous customer‑facing or stakeholder engagement experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of advanced RF systems from concept through to delivery.
- Apply expertise in radio signal detection, analysis, and jamming technologies.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of two electronic hardware engineers.
- Drive system architecture decisions and ensure technical excellence across RF and electronic hardware development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
- Act as a technical authority within our business and contribute to future technology roadmaps.
- Engage directly with customers and stakeholders where required, helping to shape solutions and build trusted relationships.
Technologies
- Hardware
- Security
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We are seeking an exceptional Lead RF Engineer to join our team in the East Midlands, with hybrid or remote working depending on location. This is a rare opportunity to take technical ownership of cutting‑edge RF systems, influence product direction, and lead a small but highly capable engineering team. We work at the forefront of signal detection, electronic attack, and RF system performance, delivering technology for demanding and mission‑critical environments. The role offers strong autonomy, deep technical ownership, leadership responsibility, and the chance to work alongside experts passionate about innovation and engineering excellence. We welcome diverse applicants and are committed to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.
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