RF Spectrum Engineer

As a RF Spectrum Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be responsible for monitoring the integrity of the MOD's satellite communication services.

Day-to-day, you'll monitor and analyse the satellite networks RF spectrum and produce reports at a classified level.

• Conduct radio frequency propagation surveys


• Provide forensic analytics that support evidential quality data across the spectrum


• Assisting in response to interference and spectrum intrusion


• Provide advice to the MOD


This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.


• Practical knowledge of RF transmission systems including use of frequency spectrum


• Expert level understanding of radio frequency principals


• Experience of the UK spectrum licencing regime inc OFCOM requirements


• Knowledge of satellite communication systems


Qualifications for the RF Spectrum Engineer

• Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering subject


Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance


• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance


• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+


• Employee share scheme


• Employee shopping savings portal


• Payment of Professional Fees


• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave


• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement


• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity


• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.


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