RF Engineer

We are looking for a mid-weight RF Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Gloucestershire. You will help design, test and improve the low-power radio links and mesh networks that carry live data from sensors back to the user, often across long distances, multiple hops and tough field conditions. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced scale-up, working on defence and space projects with real users and real deadlines.

Because of the nature of our work, the successful candidate must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks before starting. They must also be eligible for and willing to undergo UK Security Check (SC) clearance. SC clearance normally requires at least five years' residency in the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Remote Working is not available.

• Design, develop and optimise low-power RF hardware and radio links for small, battery-powered sensor nodes.
• Develop and improve our mesh networking, including routing, multi-hop performance, latency and resilience.
• Carry out link budget analysis and range planning, and help choose antennas, bands and radio modules.
• Support RF front-end and antenna design, PCB layout reviews, and matching and tuning on the bench.
• Test and characterise radio performance in the lab and in the field, using spectrum analysers, VNAs and signal generators.
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