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RF Engineer x3
- Location Hampshire
- Job type Permanent
- Salary £58k - 65k per year + Benefits
- Discipline Defence & Security
- Reference J89459
Venn Group
RF Engineer x 3 (Enquire regarding our lead role)
Location: Hampshire; Hybrid with 3- 5 days remote and up to potentially 2 days a week onsite when required
Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 + Benefits DOE
SC cleared (or Eligible)
Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated RF Engineers to join Venn’s client’s growing technical team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced RF systems across a variety of domains, including antenna design, RF circuit development, geolocation, and electronic warfare. You will be working in a fast-paced R&D environment on cutting-edge projects involving communication systems, sensor integration, and new defence technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and optimise antennas (directional and omnidirectional) across frequency ranges including VHF, UHF, L-band, S-band, and C-band.
- Perform electromagnetic (EM) simulations using industry tools such as CST, HFSS, FEKO, or Altair to evaluate gain, radiation patterns, impedance matching, and polarisation
- Model RF propagation in complex environments
- Develop and test RF circuits, including filters, amplifiers, mixers, couplers, and attenuators
- Conduct testing and validation using VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and software-defined radios (SDRs)
- Apply RF direction-finding and geolocation techniques such as Angle of Arrival (AOA), Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA), and Multilateration (MLAT)
- Support the design and evaluation of Electronic Warfare (EW) and Counter-UAS systems, including waveform generation and GPS spoofing countermeasures
- Ensure all developments adhere to UK export controls and relevant RF emission legislation
- Produce clear technical documentation, test plans, and compliance reports
- Participate in design reviews and cross-functional technical discussions
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Integration of RF payloads
- RF signature analysis and evaluation of communication link vulnerabilities.
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP) skills using MATLAB, Python (NumPy), or C/C++.
- Experience with SDR platforms (e.g., Ettus USRP, HackRF, BladeRF, LimeSDR) and GNURadio or custom SDR development
- Familiarity with EMC mitigation, shielding techniques, and enclosure design
- Knowledge of Ofcom, CE marking, FCC regulations, and military standards (MIL-STD, DEF STAN).
What We’re Looking For:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in practical RF engineering across the above disciplines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Passion for innovation and delivering technical excellence in a defence or high-security context.
Desirable:
- Experience working in defence, aerospace, or similar R&D-intensive industries.
- Understanding of UK/EU/US compliance and export regulations for RF technologies.
Interested and meet 70% of Essential requirements? Apply via the advert or Send a CV to Jacob Rufus at Venn Group (jrufus@venngroup.com)