RF Engineer
Matchtech · Hertfordshire, England
RF Engineer at Matchtech, based in Hertfordshire, England, paying £75 per day. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £75 per day
- Location
- Hertfordshire, England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 10 hours ago
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Security
81% below the typical rate for security
Reference 609465
About the role
Location: Stevenage (4 days per week onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract
Rate: £75ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
We are looking for an experienced RF Engineer to support our defence client in Stevenage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining new and existing RF equipment for simulations
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate RF, electronic engineering, and software development
- Conducting system performance analysis
- Handling interface debugging and system integration
- Ensuring the simulation and missile's behaviour are accurately represented
- Adapting to new engineering challenges and abstracting detail to understand complex systems
Job Requirements:
- Experience in RF design and testing
- Proficiency in system performance analysis
- Competence in interface debugging and system integration
- Understanding of hardware/software design requirements
- Knowledge of system design for real-time applications
- Familiarity with Linux operating system
- Knowledge of computer science, particularly C++ (advantageous)
- Experience with integrating microcontrollers into RF hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi)
Security Requirements:
Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be required to obtain SC clearance, with BPSS clearance to start. Additionally, the candidate must be eligible for UK Eyes-Only (UKEO) clearance.
If you are an ambitious RF Engineer seeking a contract role within a dynamic and innovative team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's exciting and challenging projects in the Defence & Security sector.
Reference: 609465 · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 23 Nov 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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