Principal RF Engineer

An innovative space technology company developing advanced robotics and mobility systems for lunar and planetary exploration is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This role will support the design, integration, and testing of RF systems for space-based platforms, including satellites and planetary rovers, within a fast-paced and mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and integrate RF subsystems for space and communications platforms
• Perform electromagnetic simulations and RF trade studies to support system design decisions
• Develop and execute RF and antenna test plans, including VSWR, gain, and radiation pattern analysis
• Build, integrate, and test RF hardware and communications payloads
• Create and analyse link budgets for space-to-Earth communications systems
• Conduct antenna co-site and interference analysis
• Use industry-standard RF modelling and simulation tools to validate system performance
• Produce detailed technical documentation, reports, and test results
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external vendors throughout development cycles

Key Requirements

• Strong background in RF systems design, analysis, and testing
• Hands-on experience building and testing RF hardware and RF test racks
• Experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analysers, network analysers, signal generators, and power meters
• Ability to develop and execute RF validation and verification plans against technical requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of RF engineering experience
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in fast-paced environments
• Eligibility to work on U.S. regulated aerospace programmes

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering aerospace organisation focused on enabling the future of lunar and planetary exploration. The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge RF technologies supporting next-generation space missions in a collaborative and innovative environment.