RF Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking an RF Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our team in Templecombe, South West UK, for a permanent contract. You will contribute to the design, analysis, integration, and testing of RF systems, supporting the development of high-performance solutions across complex platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF circuits and subsystem architectures.
• Perform RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis.
• Support test, integration, and verification activities.
• Conduct RF troubleshooting, fault finding, and performance optimisation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts.
• Collaborate with systems, electronics, and programme teams.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Proven experience designing and developing RF circuits, including filters, LNAs, PAs, oscillators, and associated RF subsystems.
• Strong understanding of RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis using industry-standard engineering tools.
• Experience using tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, PSPICE, MATLAB, or equivalent RF development environments.
• Experience conducting RF testing, measurement, fault-finding, and debugging activities to support product development.
• Knowledge of communications, Satcom, antenna, or RF distribution systems within complex engineering platforms.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex RF issues.
• Strong communication skills when presenting technical information to engineers, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated engineering solutions.
• Proactive approach to learning, innovation, and continuous technical improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting maritime, naval, or defence communications programmes.
• Knowledge of antenna control units, RF distribution networks, or antenna integration activities.
• Experience working with FPGA, ADC, DAC, RFIC, or high-speed digital interface technologies.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS and requirements-driven development processes.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: GBP 40000 - GBP 65000 yearly
• Full-time, permanent contract
• On-site requirement in Templecombe, South West UK
• Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

About the Company

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!