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Chief RF Antenna Engineer

Octagon Recruitment Group

Job Location:

Leominster - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 80000 - 85000

Posted: 27 September 2026 (19 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 25 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chief RF Engineer Antenna Engineering
Leominster Herefordshire

Were recruiting a Chief RF Engineer for a specialist business developing antenna and RF technology for demanding defence and communications applications.

This is a technical leadership role. Youll lead a team of six set the direction for antenna engineering and strengthen the processes that support design testing and product development. Youll review and challenge technical work guide complex decisions and work closely with customers and senior leaders.

What youll do

Lead and mentor antenna engineers and a test and measurement engineer.
Provide technical oversight of antenna design EM simulation measurement and verification.
Improve engineering processes as the business expands its product range.
Lead technical reviews and contribute to future RF and antenna strategy.

What youll bring

Strong antenna engineering experience and the ability to lead and develop a team.
Experience with CST HFSS or FEKO plus antenna measurements including radiation patterns and S-parameters.
Familiarity with anechoic chamber testing.
Sound technical judgement and the confidence to challenge designs and communicate with stakeholders.
Ability to obtain SC clearance.

Experience in defence or another demanding RF environment would be useful. Were particularly interested in people who enjoy building capable teams and improving how engineering work gets done.

To apply send your CV to or contact Lewis Hay on .

Required Experience:

Chief

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