Job Title: RF Antenna Engineer (Electromagnetics)
Location: Farnborough
Salary: £Competitive + Benefits
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance
Key Skills: RF, Electromagnetics, Antenna, Design, Simulation, CST, HFSS, EMC, Meta Materials, Physics, PhD
Overview
We're partnering with a leading defence engineering organisation developing high-performance RF and electronic systems for complex, real-world environments. Due to continued growth, we're looking for an RF / Antenna Engineer to support the design, simulation, and validation of antenna and electromagnetic systems across a range of programmes.
This role would suit either:
An experienced Antenna/EM specialist, or
An RF Engineer with strong electromagnetics knowledge looking to specialise furtherWhat You will Be Doing:
Design and develop antenna systems for demanding applications
Perform electromagnetic simulation and analysis (e.g. radiation patterns, impedance, coupling)
Support integration of antennas into wider electronic systems
Work closely with hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers
Support testing and validation, including lab and chamber-based measurements
Contribute to technical reviews and engineering documentationWhat We are Looking For:
Background in RF engineering, electromagnetics, or antenna design
Understanding of electromagnetic theory and RF principles
Experience with simulation tools (e.g. CST, HFSS, FEKO or similar) or strong willingness to learn
Experience in electronics or RF system integration
Strong problem-solving and analytical skillsDesirable
Direct antenna design experience
Experience in defence, aerospace, or telecoms
Knowledge of EMC considerations
Experience with measurement/testing (VNA, anechoic chambers, etc.Why Apply?
Work on complex, real-world RF systems, not just theory
Opportunity to specialise further in electromagnetics and antenna design
Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical depth
Long-term programmes offering stability and progression
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Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy
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