Graduate Defence Solutions Radio Frequency Engineer

Location: Cowes (Isle of White), Hybrid – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description

This technical role focuses on the Radio Frequency (RF) aspects of hardware design. The role holder will apply foundational theories and concepts of RF engineering gained through professional qualifications or equivalent experience. Working under technical supervision, they will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of both new products and technology upgrades for legacy systems. They will build a working knowledge of the Products & Training Services (P&TS) Electrical and Electronic Engineering processes and develop an understanding of radar and sensor technologies, including how these systems operate and integrate within wider engineering solutions.

Core duties

Under technical supervision:

• Support RF & microwave circuit design including component selection, evaluation, simulation, schematic capture, PCB layouts, and preparing guidance for PCB design teams.

• Support electromagnetic simulation and analysis.

• Contribute to design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques.

• Contribute to design documentation and technical reports.

The Radar Team

BAE Systems provides Radar products and support services to a diverse range of customers worldwide, including the Royal Navy. Becoming a member of the Radar team will provide you with significant exposure to the BAE Systems organisation as you engage with engineering functions across the business, delivering radar capabilities and development, with the radar team covering the whole engineering cycle using the latest cutting-edge technology. You will have the opportunity to grow and enhance your skills and knowledge within a supportive, global business.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a closely related engineering, science or technology discipline with relevant electrical and/or electronic engineering content.

Start date: 6th September 2027

Length of contract: Permanent contract