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RF Technologist

Matchtech
Bristol, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£2,500 pa

Salary

£2,500 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Company bonus of up to £2,500 based on performance Maximum pension contribution of up to 14% Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi leave up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave with up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave On-site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
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Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an RF Technologist to join their dynamic RF Technologies team. Based in Bristol, you will work in the Sparkworks department focusing on RF Directed Energy systems. This is a permanent position offering a great opportunity to work on cutting edge projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage in theoretical studies, design tasks, and practical experiments to develop RF Directed Energy technologies and systems
  • Work hands-on with various systems, applying practical skills and experience
  • Manage the whole lifecycle of projects, from initial concept and bids to customer delivery
  • Lead or contribute to the development of Pulsed Power RF or microwave engineering technologies
  • Perform electromagnetic modelling, circuit analysis, and experimental assessments
Job Requirements:
  • Strong background in engineering or science within a related discipline
  • Demonstrable experience in Radio Frequency, RF Test, and RF Design
  • Proficiency in high voltage systems and MATLAB
  • Ability to work flexibly with fluid programme milestones and timescales
  • Competence in planning, executing, and reporting on practical laboratory investigations
  • Experience with computer simulation codes (e.g. CST, COMSOL, MATLAB)
  • Willingness to obtain or currently hold DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance
  • British Citizenship is required due to security clearance requirements
Benefits:
  • Company bonus of up to £2,500 based on performance
  • Maximum pension contribution of up to 14%
  • Opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi leave up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave with up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
  • Options for flexible working arrangements
  • On-site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking


If you are a graduate or experienced engineer with a passion for RF technologies and practical, hands-on RF directed energy system development, this opportunity is perfect for you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and forward-thinking team in Bristol.
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