Senior RF Test Engineer
<p><b>Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience creating test scripts/programs (e.g. MATLAB, Python, or LabView).</li><li>Understanding of synthetic testing environments.</li><li>Operation of test equipment in a laboratory environment (e.g. Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum/Network Analyzers).</li><li>Experience with Direct Signal Injection (DSI) testing.</li><li>Experience with analogue and digital RF circuitry.</li><li>Strong background in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and concepts, including radar systems.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and task junior engineers.</li><li>STEM Degree or extensive relevant experience/technical aptitude.</li><li>Desirable:</li><li>Doctrinal experience with EW systems (e.g. radar, command and control, targeting, and effectors).</li><li>Experience in the integration/calibration of hardware and software models into a laboratory environment.</li><li>Creation of laboratory procedures.</li><li>Version controlling hardware and software components.</li><li>Experience working on agile projects.</li><li>Experience mentoring junior engineers.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Join our expanding Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS), which consists of 60 electronic warfare specialists from diverse backgrounds. You will help us plan and support domestic and international trials within our state-of-the-art test and evaluation facility in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. As a Senior RF Test Engineer, you will become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the operation of software and hardware models, applying doctrinal methods to simulation scenarios. Your role will be crucial in integrating, configuring, and verifying the performance of a wide range of components used within a laboratory environment.</li><li>You will generate test programs using various test equipment, assist in running laboratory trials, and ensure that customers can validate the performance of assets within a synthetic test environment. Working autonomously, you will ensure the success of key projects while being supported by our on-site teams. This position will require close collaboration with our customers, where your knowledge and technical insights will help shape the planning, development, integration, and delivery of essential national and international synthetic trials.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Hardware</li><li>Support</li><li>Matlab</li><li>Network</li><li>Python</li><li>Security</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We take pride in offering a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £58,000, alongside 25 days of annual leave, which includes up to 3 days for the Christmas shutdown. You can also buy or sell up to 5 additional days of leave. Additional benefits include a Wellbeing allowance, two pension schemes to choose from, Private Medical Insurance (with discounts for family members), a Life Assurance scheme of up to 4 times your salary, a Share Save scheme, an Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme, a Cycle to work scheme, and retail discounts.<br><br>We are committed to employee wellbeing, fostering a culture that allows individuals to thrive. Our comprehensive wellbeing programs include mental health first aiders and an extensive employee assistance program. Due to the secure nature of our projects, candidates must be UK nationals eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain and maintain UK Government SC-level security clearance. <br><br>Apply today to discover how a career with us could be a perfect fit for you!</p>
<p>last updated 13 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience creating test scripts/programs (e.g. MATLAB, Python, or LabView).</li><li>Understanding of synthetic testing environments.</li><li>Operation of test equipment in a laboratory environment (e.g. Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum/Network Analyzers).</li><li>Experience with Direct Signal Injection (DSI) testing.</li><li>Experience with analogue and digital RF circuitry.</li><li>Strong background in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and concepts, including radar systems.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and task junior engineers.</li><li>STEM Degree or extensive relevant experience/technical aptitude.</li><li>Desirable:</li><li>Doctrinal experience with EW systems (e.g. radar, command and control, targeting, and effectors).</li><li>Experience in the integration/calibration of hardware and software models into a laboratory environment.</li><li>Creation of laboratory procedures.</li><li>Version controlling hardware and software components.</li><li>Experience working on agile projects.</li><li>Experience mentoring junior engineers.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Join our expanding Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS), which consists of 60 electronic warfare specialists from diverse backgrounds. You will help us plan and support domestic and international trials within our state-of-the-art test and evaluation facility in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. As a Senior RF Test Engineer, you will become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the operation of software and hardware models, applying doctrinal methods to simulation scenarios. Your role will be crucial in integrating, configuring, and verifying the performance of a wide range of components used within a laboratory environment.</li><li>You will generate test programs using various test equipment, assist in running laboratory trials, and ensure that customers can validate the performance of assets within a synthetic test environment. Working autonomously, you will ensure the success of key projects while being supported by our on-site teams. This position will require close collaboration with our customers, where your knowledge and technical insights will help shape the planning, development, integration, and delivery of essential national and international synthetic trials.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Hardware</li><li>Support</li><li>Matlab</li><li>Network</li><li>Python</li><li>Security</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We take pride in offering a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £58,000, alongside 25 days of annual leave, which includes up to 3 days for the Christmas shutdown. You can also buy or sell up to 5 additional days of leave. Additional benefits include a Wellbeing allowance, two pension schemes to choose from, Private Medical Insurance (with discounts for family members), a Life Assurance scheme of up to 4 times your salary, a Share Save scheme, an Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme, a Cycle to work scheme, and retail discounts.<br><br>We are committed to employee wellbeing, fostering a culture that allows individuals to thrive. Our comprehensive wellbeing programs include mental health first aiders and an extensive employee assistance program. Due to the secure nature of our projects, candidates must be UK nationals eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain and maintain UK Government SC-level security clearance. <br><br>Apply today to discover how a career with us could be a perfect fit for you!</p>
<p>last updated 13 week of 2026</p>