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At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an RF Environment Test Engineer in the UK / Belgium, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\nAs an Senior RF Environment Test Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the establishment of the Belgian Joint Electromagnetic Warfare Support Centre (JEWSC), helping to deliver sovereign Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Intelligence (EMI), Mission Data and Counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Belgium MOD.\nDay-to-day, you'll support the development, operation and continuous improvement of representative RF test and experimentation environments, designing and executing realistic electromagnetic threat scenarios that enable the testing, validation and performance assessment of EW systems, sensors, Mission Data products and C-UAS capabilities. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help ensure test environments accurately reflect operational electromagnetic battlespaces and support the development of an enduring sovereign RF testing capability.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDeveloping and maintaining representative RF test environments to support Electronic Warfare, Electromagnetic Intelligence, Mission Data and C-UAS activities\nDesigning realistic electromagnetic threat scenarios, emitter profiles and operational RF environments for experimentation and capability assessment\nConfiguring, operating and integrating advanced RF test and simulation environments, including RF generation, recording, playback and signal analysis capabilities\nSupporting laboratory, field and synthetic environment testing activities and Test & Evaluation programmes\nDeveloping test methodologies, procedures and validation approaches for EW and EMI systems\nWorking with SMEs, analysts and engineers to support representative threat modelling, mission data validation and capability development\nEssential experience of the Senior RF Environment Test Engineer:\nA minimum of 5 years' relevant technical experience in the development, operation and continuous improvement of RF test and experimentation environments\nStrong knowledge of RF engineering, Electronic Warfare, signal processing, Electromagnetic Intelligence and Mission Data principles\nExperience designing, configuring and operating RF test, simulation or threat generation environments\nExperience using RF test instrumentation and supporting laboratory integration, system troubleshooting and technical investigations\nExperience supporting Test & Evaluation planning, execution and reporting activities across complex technical programmes\nExperience working with multidisciplinary teams to develop representative threat environments and operationally realistic test scenarios\nEssential qualifications for the RF Environment Test Engineer:\nDegree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering, Physics, Electronic Warfare, RF or technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience\nWe value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.\nThis role is primarily based at our Belgium office. Regular collaboration with Belgium MOD, UK MOD and industry partners will be required. Travel between UK and Belgium customer sites will be required. Candidates should be willing to relocate to Belgium or undertake a regular weekly commute.\nPlease note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.\nUKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)\nOur Recruitment Process:\nAt QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing . 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Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. 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