RF Systems Engineer

Alexander Associates
California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom
Today
£59,800 – £87,900 pa

Salary

£59,800 – £87,900 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
9 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage Retirement savings plan with company contribution Generous holiday allowance and paid leave Employee stock purchase opportunities Professional development and career progression opportunities

RF Systems Engineer

Location: Long Beach, California, USA

Salary: $85,000 - $125,000 per annum + benefits

Security Requirement: Ability to Obtain TS/SCI Clearance

Alexander Associates are working with a leading space technology organisation seeking an RF Systems Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Long Beach, California.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a passion for RF communications, satellite systems, and advanced aerospace technologies. The successful candidate will support the development, integration, and testing of next-generation communication systems for a range of commercial, civil, and defence space programmes.

Key Responsibilities

System Development

Define and maintain system and product requirements specifications

Support the design and development of RF communication systems from concept through production

Ensure technical solutions align with programme requirements and performance objectives

Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities

Support the design and development of ground support equipment (GSE) and production automation solutions

Produce and maintain technical documentation including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and user manuals

Programme & Customer Support

Review customer requirements and technical proposals to assess compliance and development requirements

Support engineering reviews including PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for internal and external stakeholders

Drive development activities required to meet new customer and programme requirements

Maintain awareness of product development schedules to ensure programme success and customer satisfaction

Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Communications, or a related engineering discipline

Minimum 2 years of relevant RF engineering experience

Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including link budget analysis and linearity

Practical and theoretical knowledge of RF communications and navigation systems

Experience developing and delivering RF systems from concept through qualification and production

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance

Desirable Experience

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Experience working with space-grade hardware and systems

RF communications system design, integration, and testing experience

Familiarity with spacecraft and satellite communication architectures

Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to demanding project schedules

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of $85,000 - $125,000

Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company contribution

Generous holiday allowance and paid leave

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge space and satellite communication technologies

Opportunity to work on high-profile aerospace and defence programmes

If you are an RF Engineer looking to contribute to the future of space communications and advanced aerospace systems, we would love to hear from you

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