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We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.\nOur teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n Join a team developing advanced communications and sensing technologies for challenging operational environments. You will contribute to the design, analysis, integration, and testing of RF systems, supporting the development of high-performance solutions across complex platforms.\nLocation: Templecombe\nOn-site Requirement: On Site\nSeniority: 5+ Years Experience\nSecurity Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign and develop RF circuits and subsystem architectures.\nPerform RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis.\nSupport test, integration, and verification activities.\nConduct RF troubleshooting, fault finding, and performance optimisation.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation and design artefacts.\nCollaborate with systems, electronics, and programme teams.\nQualifications\nExperience developing RF systems within complex engineering programmes.\nStrong understanding of communication and RF architectures.\nExperience supporting RF testing and validation activities.\n Required Skills\nProven experience designing and developing RF circuits, including filters, LNAs, PAs, oscillators, and associated RF subsystems.\nStrong understanding of RF simulation, modelling, and performance analysis using industry-standard engineering tools.\nExperience using tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, PSPICE, MATLAB, or equivalent RF development environments.\nExperience conducting RF testing, measurement, fault-finding, and debugging activities to support product development.\nKnowledge of communications, Satcom, antenna, or RF distribution systems within complex engineering platforms.\nSoft Skills & Collaboration\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex RF issues.\nStrong communication skills when presenting technical information to engineers, customers, and project stakeholders.\nAbility to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated engineering solutions.\nProactive approach to learning, innovation, and continuous technical improvement.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.\nDesirable Skills\nExperience supporting maritime, naval, or defence communications programmes.\nKnowledge of antenna control units, RF distribution networks, or antenna integration activities.\nExperience working with FPGA, ADC, DAC, RFIC, or high-speed digital interface technologies.\nFamiliarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS and requirements-driven development processes.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. \nALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. \nThis role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . 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