Principal RF Engineer
BAE SystemsEngland, United Kingdom ⢠Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom ⢠Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 31, 2026
77000 - 77000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security solutions provider with a workforce of 107,000 across more than 40 countries. The company delivers advanced combat systems, aeronautics products, ship repair, avionics, cyber-intelligence, and AI-driven technologies that protect national security and critical infrastructure. BAEâs distinctive edge lies in its technology-led innovation pipelineâfrom state-of-the-art cyber threat detection to autonomous and hybrid-electric propulsion systemsâensuring customers maintain a decisive advantage. The firm also partners with local stakeholders to transfer knowledge, skills, and technology, reinforcing long-term economic development and workforce excellence.
Job Description
Join BAE Systems as a Principal RF Engineer to develop innovative solutions for new products and integrate advanced technologies into legacy systems. Apply deep RF design expertise to develop radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Electronic Engineering (or closely related discipline) with substantial experience in RF technologies, system architectures and circuit design
- Skilled in simulating RF systems using tools such as ADS, HFSS or equivalent modelling environments
- Experienced in producing component-level designs suitable for volume production, including detailed verification and proving
- Considerable background in integration, defect resolution and gathering evidence to demonstrate acceptance, compliance, safety and fitness for purpose
- Ability to apply rigorous engineering discipline across RF design, simulation, analysis and system-level validation activities
Benefits
- bonus scheme
