RF Engineer/Scientist

Job title: RF Systems Engineer / Specialist
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000
Location: National (Remote / with essential site travel)

iO are partnered with a growing advanced systems consultancy now seeking an RF Engineer/Scientist to join on a permanent basis.

You will support an R&D initiative involving novel RF system concepts within the defence sector. This role involves hands-on work in RF modelling, simulation, and hardware prototyping, alongside collaboration with embedded systems and mission systems specialists.

Responsibilities:

• Design and simulation of RF systems and subsystems (e.g., sensor arrays, front-end modules).
• Technical analysis of signal propagation, component matching, and noise performance.
• Support modelling of system-level RF performance across various spectral bands (High-Frequency range).
• Assist in integration planning of complex RF components with processing platforms.
• Contribute to laboratory validation, physical layout support (e.g., PCB), and measurement campaigns.
• Produce technical documentation and test records to ensure project compliance.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Degree educated in RF Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar
• Proven experience in RF system design and simulation.
• Competence with industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Keysight ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalents).
• Working knowledge of sensor array configurations and physical-level RF design principles.
• Eligibility to attain Baseline Security Check (BPS Standard).

This role is best suited to someone with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of RF system.

This role can offer up to £55,000 and the opportunity to work on a remote basis.

Apply now to learn more.