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Defence Digital – Senior Radio Frequency Engineer
| Posting date: | 12 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,290 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2024 |
| Location: | DT11 8AA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 368973 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with Radio Frequency (RF) or Electrical Engineering experience to work on defence projects.
The Senior RF Engineer will be part of the Defence Electromagnetic Authority (DEMA) Team, who deliver crucial Defence enterprise-wide services to enable military capability to use the electromagnetic spectrum globally. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring that Defence systems and platforms are protected against the effects of high-power Electromagnetic Pulses.
You will work in a small team, specialising in Electromagnetic Pulse Protection trials on Defence Assets, in accordance with test standards, which are similar in nature to typical Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test procedures. In practice, this means protecting sensitive equipment using Faraday Cages and RF Filtering.
A bespoke training package is in place to enable the successful applicant to gain the unique knowledge and skills associated with this role.
A market skills allowance of up to £9k per annum may be applicable to this role, paid in increments upon reaching agreed criteria.
About us:
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
▶ Watch to find out more about what we do.
As a Civil Servant, you’ll also have access to our range of excellent benefits, including flexible working, discount schemes, generous leave allowance and a market-leading Civil Service pension.
Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
The Senior RF Engineer will be part of the Defence Electromagnetic Authority (DEMA) Team, who deliver crucial Defence enterprise-wide services to enable military capability to use the electromagnetic spectrum globally. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring that Defence systems and platforms are protected against the effects of high-power Electromagnetic Pulses.
You will work in a small team, specialising in Electromagnetic Pulse Protection trials on Defence Assets, in accordance with test standards, which are similar in nature to typical Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test procedures. In practice, this means protecting sensitive equipment using Faraday Cages and RF Filtering.
A bespoke training package is in place to enable the successful applicant to gain the unique knowledge and skills associated with this role.
A market skills allowance of up to £9k per annum may be applicable to this role, paid in increments upon reaching agreed criteria.
About us:
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
▶ Watch to find out more about what we do.
As a Civil Servant, you’ll also have access to our range of excellent benefits, including flexible working, discount schemes, generous leave allowance and a market-leading Civil Service pension.
Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.