Advanced Defence-Tech Scale-Up | RF Systems Engineer | Swansea | Competitive salary + benefits
About the Company:
Our partner is a leading defence technology company specialising in counter-drone (C-UAS) and electronic warfare (EW) systems. With a strong reputation for innovation in RF and signal processing technologies, they develop cutting-edge solutions to detect, track, and neutralise airborne threats. Operating in a highly specialised environment, they are committed to advancing national security and aerospace defence technologies.
About the Role:
They are currently seeking an ambitious Systems Engineer to drive the research, design, and development of next-generation RF and CUAV systems. This role will involve working on RF jamming, radar technologies, and signal processing algorithms. If you have a passion for electronic systems and want to work on exciting projects, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology.
Responsibilities:
* Support the research and development of RF and CUAV systems, including RF jamming, signal detection, and radar technologies.
* Design and optimise antennas, RF circuits, and software-defined radio (SDR) systems for counter-UAV applications.
* Develop and implement advanced signal processing algorithms for threat detection and mitigation.
* Conduct hardware prototyping, lab testing, and field trials to validate system performance.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, and aerospace engineers.
* Support the integration and testing of RF components in deployed defence systems.
* Contribute to technical reports, research papers, and patents to advance industry knowledge.
Requirements:
* PhD in Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Signal Processing, Communications, or a related field.
* Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, or FPGA programming.
* Familiarity with RF simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or similar.
* Understanding of spectrum analysis, radar principles, and signal intelligence (SIGINT).
Compensation and Benefits:
* Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
* Opportunity to work in a high-impact defence and security environment.
* Collaborative and dynamic workplace culture.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Product Management, and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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