System Engineer
4 days ago
Portsmouth
Location: Portsmouth (Security Clearance Required) Type: Full-time | 6 month contract Salary: PAYE - £34.38 per hour, Umbrella - £50 per hour Join a cutting-edge team developing advanced RF, Microwave, and mmWave systems for defence and aerospace applications. We're seeking a skilled RF Systems Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and validation of high-performance communication systems across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Develop specifications from RF/Microwave requirements, including frequency plans and interface definitions., • Define performance criteria and test strategies for verification and validation., • Create system diagrams and RF budgets across Rx/Tx chains., • Validate RF designs and support industrialisation through collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams., • Ensure compliance with security and integrity standards. Essential Skills & Qualifications • Strong knowledge of RF, Microwave, and mmWave circuit design and analysis., • Understanding of EM field theory, RF measurement techniques, and environmental effects., • Experience with 2.5D/3D design tools and material behaviour at RF frequencies., • Degree in Engineering (IET-recognised)., • Ability to work across disciplines throughout the product lifecycle. Desirable • Familiarity with military satellite communications (e.g. MIL-STD-188-164C)., • Chartered Engineer status and IET membership., • Experience in maritime domain systems.