RF Engineer

Location: Stroud

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Overview
We're partnering with a well-funded, early-stage startup operating in the field of cutting-edge data collection and monitoring devices. They're building innovative wireless solutions that enable smarter, real-time insights across a range of applications. They're now looking for an RF Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis, working onsite in Stroud. This is a hands-on opportunity to play a key role in shaping products from the ground up.
The Role
As an RF Engineer, you'll take ownership of RF design, development, and testing across the full product lifecycle. You'll work closely with a small, high-calibre engineering team, contributing to everything from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop RF circuits and systems for wireless data collection and monitoring devices
Perform simulation, modelling, and analysis of RF performance
Prototype, test, and validate RF designs in a lab environment
Troubleshoot and optimise RF performance issues
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineers
Support regulatory compliance and certification processes
Key Requirements
Proven commercial experience in RF design and development
Strong understanding of RF fundamentals (antennas, propagation, signal integrity)
Experience with RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, CST, HFSS or similar)
Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment (spectrum analysers, network analysers, etc.)
Experience with wireless communication technologies (e.g., IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G, or similar)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment
Ability to achieve SC clearance, if you hold it already even better
Desirable
Experience with low-power RF design
Familiarity with EMC/EMI and certification xwzovoh standards
Experience taking products from prototype to production
Exposure to embedded systems or mixed-signal design
Why Join?
Be part of a well-funded startup at a pivotal growth stage within the data collection and monitoring space
Direct influence on product direction and technical decisions
Collaborative, in-person engineering culture
Competitive salary and meaningful equity package
Long-term career growth in a high-impact environment
If you're looking for a permanent, office-based role where you can make a tangible impact on cutting-edge wireless technology, we'd love to hear from you.