Principal RF Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal RF Engineer to join a growing but established Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team. The role is with a leading European defence company. The right candidate will be surrounded by passionate experts in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles (other than live firing) on the Missile test track. They design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow them to 'fire missiles indoors’.

As a HWIL RF engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment and working with multi-disciplinary teams to combine RF, electronics engineering and software development to produce new capabilities that enable the HWIL team to run new simulations.

You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail to understand the simulation and missile’s behaviourThe successful candidate will have:

• Radio Frequency design and testing experience
• Knowledge of system performance analysis
• Experience of Interface debugging and system integration
• Extensive experience of Hardware/Software design requirements
• Proven knowledge of System design for real-time applications
• Familiarity with Linux operating system
• Familiarity with computer science (C++ an advantage)
• Integration of microcontrollers into RF hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi)

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Hybrid working (typically 4 days on-site due to the nature of the job)
• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
• Free parking
• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities.

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

** Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. **

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.