RF Payload Engineer

Omega Resource Group
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
14 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Job Title: RF Payload Engineer

Job Type: Onsite

Work Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Industry: Space

Job Location: Surrey

Salary: Negotiable DoE

Job Profile – RF Payload Engineer

Our client is the world leader in the development of complex systems utilised in mission critical environments. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an advanced manufacturing environment where pioneering new technologies to the highest possible standard is paramount.

Job Role – RF Payload Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the RF Payload Engineer shall be responsible for design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into company requirements.

Duties – RF Payload Engineer

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions

• System level design and performance analysis of RF payloads (communications, radar, SIGINT)

• Specification of payload hardware including transmitters, receivers and antennas

• Specification of in-orbit or ground-based signal processing solutions

• Specification and development of tools for payload design, test and calibration

• Work with other engineering teams and/or external subcontractors to develop and implement payload hardware and signal processing solutions

• Define and support payload verification by on ground environmental test and in-orbit commissioning

• Manage payload delivery, integration and test as part of company projects

• Work package manager responsibilities including planning/reporting budget/schedule/resources

• Input to bids involving RF payloads

• Support project reviews including presentation of technical solutions and programmatic progress to internal and external stakeholder.

Experience/Qualifications – RF Payload Engineer

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (engineering, mathematics, physics etc.)

• System engineering for complex, multidisciplinary products or project solutions

• Requirements analysis and flow down

• Experience with some of the following: link budget analysis, RF and/or digital design, signal processing, antenna design/simulation, test definition/support for development and product verification

Candidates who are currently an Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Systems Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Analysis Engineer, Lead Engineer, Development Engineer and Systems Design Engineer could be suitable for this role.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed).

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Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process

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