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RF systems expert with strong physics theoretical knowledge including Matlab simulation and physical RF antenna implementation.
The role will be to work from new scientific concepts of what is possible to build and test then improvement from real world testing.
This iterative process is used by the team to create new and reliable communications platforms.
Principal Antenna Design Engineer required to design RF antennas and specify Hardware, Firmware and Software requirements driving RF layout, FPGA and software design.
Skills
Satellite Communications modem constellation terminals, space network routing, security, encryption, near field, far fields, RF, Digital, Software, Hardware considering Mechanical and Thermal limitations.
Scientific undergraduate degree in Physics
Physics, electromagnetics or antenna theory related post graduate qualification ideally to PhD level.
Electromagnetic field modelling.
ANSYS HFSS, CST, XFDTD, COMSOL etc.
Role
RF architecture and design.
Antenna RF performance modelling in Ansys HFSS, Matlab or Python.
Specification and analysis of chamber testing.
RF layout, FPGA and associated software design detailing.
Advise on Antenna testing. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £80000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-04 14:06:11
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PCB Design Engineer required to work on SATCOM terminal hardware in senior or leadership role as part of a team designing and implementing satellite antenna terminals.
All decisions require design for manufacture considerations balancing cost, control, environment and operation practicalities.
Skills
Electronic hardware design, integration, test and refinement experience.
Complex Schematic and multilayer PCB design ideally in Altium for complex RF stackup PCBs.
Power supply design, power management, switching and regulator circuit design.
BEng, Meng in ideally Ph.D.
in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
Embedded hardware ARM and Xilinx FPGA or SoC knowledge.
High speed digital understanding with high speed bus design experience of DDR, PCIe, PS-GTR or other.
Role
Technical leadership on complex hardware designs including terminal architecture.
Verify and test hardware design in electronics laboratory using oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers reworking PCBs as makes sense.
Support product certification to electrical and operational standards.
Train and develop junior Hardware Engineers.
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Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £60000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-04 11:40:06
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Senior Hardware Design Engineer will support the design and implementation of hardware subsystems for advanced mobile and fixed satellite tracking antenna terminals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex hardware designs and manage priorities.
Architect and design terminal hardware, ensuring quality and cost goals.
Present design analyses during reviews.
Verify and test hardware in a lab setting.
Mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
6 to 10 years in hardware design and testing.
Strong PCB design skills, Altium preferred.
Experience in power supply design and compliance testing.
Knowledge of embedded systems, high-speed digital design, and interconnect technologies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £90000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-03 14:20:11
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Microwave Antenna Design Engineer required to help develop next generation of satellite communication antenna systems.
Reporting to the Director, you will lead EM simulations, measurements, and analysis for dielectric lenses, feed antennas, and phased arrays.
This role focuses on designing and optimising antennas using EM simulations and prototypes.
Experience in phased arrays, transmit, RF lenses, microstrip antennas, and metamaterials is highly valuable.
Knowledge of RF circuits, scripting, and RF measurement tools is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and analyse antennas (feed antennas, dielectric lenses, arrays, radomes).
Develop antennas for manufacturing and prototypes.
Analyse results using Matlab and Python to optimise models.
Lead or assist in antenna testing and measurements.
Present findings through reports and slides.
Requirements:
5 years in antenna design and analysis (lenses, phased arrays, radomes, beamforming).
Proficient in EM simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or FEKO.
Strong skills in Matlab, Python, and RF testing equipment.
Experience with Linux and leadership abilities ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £90000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-03 13:57:03
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You will responsible for ensuring the quality of terminal products by planning, specifying, designing, and executing both manual and automated tests.
The role focuses on testing embedded real-time control software, web interfaces, and REST APIs.
Responsibilities
Analyse and understand software requirements and project scope.
Plan, design, document, and execute manual and automated tests.
Create automated tests using tools and languages like Python.
Conduct off-target testing through simulations and develop on target tests, managing external test equipment when required.
Identify, document, and support the resolution of defects during testing.
Skills
Proven experience testing software on embedded devices, preferably in satcom, telecom, or networking domains.
Expertise in testing web interfaces and REST APIs.
Strong ability to define and document comprehensive test cases based on requirements.
Skilled in identifying edge cases and error scenarios to prevent defect leakage.
Experienced in preparing test evidence for regulatory compliance.
Proficient in automating and maintaining regression tests using scripting languages such as Python.
Familiarity with Source Code Management tools and CI/CD pipelines. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £45000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-03 10:03:28
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Warehouse Stock Auditor - Reading - £12.54 per hour
The position
12th Jan - 23rd Jan 2026
- Mock counts are all arranged for the Friday before counts take place.
- First mock count is Friday 9th Jan at Reading.
- These must attend for all colleagues as inductions and AMT training will be given
This is a casual position based at our customers distribution centre in Reading
Rate of pay: £12.26 per hour
Shift Patterns: 6am - 2pm or 7am - 3pm
Working Environment - Ambient
A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative
As a Warehouse Stock Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.
Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.
Job activities
Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
Maintain integrity at all times.
Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.
RAS Benefits
Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
Full training to help you perform at your best
Recognition Awards and Incentives
Genuine career progression
Refer a friend bonus
Job specifics
Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
To carry out stock auditing duties in a fixed site or sites which require shift cover (i.e.
for holidays or long term sickness etc) as deemed appropriate by management.
Maintain and develop relationships and effective lines of communication between RAS, client and client appointed 3PL.
Administrative duties to include weekly time sheets, new starter training and sign off, pre inspection sheets, filling and filing of audit paperwork and soft data entry, scheduling, holidays and uniform requests, any auditing associated task and last but not least conducting audits
Ensure that an efficient & robust service is provided in a consistent fashion at all times to the client, so client KPI's and Ways of working are met.
That all relevant objectives are achieved in a sustainable manner.
That all RAS colleagues are treated in a professional manner at all times.
Ensure all allocated shifts are worked and time and attendance expectations are met
About RAS
Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers.
We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.
At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services.
This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.
As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts.
We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission.
In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers.
In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.
With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland.
We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.
This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS).
To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.
By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Reading, England
Start: 12/01/2026
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.54 per hour
Posted: 2026-01-02 18:31:22
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Satellite communications terminal Hardware Design Engineer required to work on existing Microwave and RF PCB and PCBA boards, troubleshooting and reworking performance issues.
You will have experience testing, debugging and diagnosing complex military grade satellite transceiver PCBs and helping future proof related issues in new PCBA systems.
Skills
RF circuit design ideally to military rugged standards.
Satellite antenna transceiver electronic design experience.
RF mm wavelengths.
Hardware simulation
Defence and military standards.
Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators, multi-meters, power supply and other lab test equipment experience.
Python, MATLAB or other programming and simulation knowledge.
PCBA component level rework using irons, hot air, and IR equipment.
Role
Testing production PCB and PCBA assemblies, using automated functional test equipment.
Diagnosing faults to component level.
Recording test results, faults and rework action. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £95000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-02 17:53:56
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We are looking for Microwave Design professional with extensive experience in the design and analysis of microwave and RF circuits and systems across frequencies ranging from UHF to 94 GHz.
Proficient in advanced simulation, design, and testing of complex RF components and systems.
Demonstrates a broad technical knowledge base complemented by practical skills in prototyping, fault-finding.
Responsibilities
Design and optimise filters, couplers, microstrip, waveguide, and antenna systems to meet performance specifications.
Develop and analyse microwave circuits and systems from UHF to 94 GHz.
Develop antenna solutions, including scannable receive arrays, planar microstrip patches, and parabolic reflectors.
Build, test, fault-find, and rework SMT assemblies and other microwave systems.
Create detailed technical documentation for designs, simulations, and testing procedures.
Key skills
Proficient in tools such as HP ADS, AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, CST
Skilled in using a wide range of microwave test equipment.
Proficiency in assembly language, with an awareness of HTML, Perl, and CGI scripting
AC and DC circuits, digital logic, microprocessors, microcontrollers, and DSP systems
RF design, including filters, couplers, microstrip, waveguide, and antenna systems.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the design, analysis, and testing of complex microwave systems. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £95000 - £650000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-02 17:46:50
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A global leader in rotating equipment services is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to manage key accounts and drive business growth.
The role involves strategic planning, opportunity pursuit, and relationship building to meet or exceed booking targets.
Responsibilities
Achieve regional booking targets as outlined in the corporate plan.
Develop and communicate strategies to win projects.
Assess market changes and align opportunities with company strategy.
Maintain accurate records and reports using CRM tools.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular visits.
Monitor project progress and collaborate with internal teams.
Identify new market opportunities and advise on strategic planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field (MBA preferred).
Proven experience in high-value custom product sales.
Strong understanding of rotating equipment and market dynamics.
Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tool ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-01 13:02:13
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We are looking for a Core Voice IMS Engineer to support the operation and technical aspects of the Core Voice network.
This diverse role involves supporting IMS and 5GSA expansions and ongoing operational support.
Responsibilities
Investigate mobile network incidents and drive resolutions within agreed SLAs.
Lead operational decisions on network services and offer consultancy for new applications and services.
Ensure the IMS infrastructure meets service quality expectations for availability, capacity, and throughput.
Support project deliverables during out-of-hours and maintenance windows.
Review and contribute to HLD, LLD, and Service Design Packs.
Experience in 2nd or 3rd line core voice and IMS technical support.
Good understanding of 3G, 4G and IMS networks, protocols, and interfaces. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £45000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-01 12:36:08
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Sales Engineer required to deliver high value precision engineered capital equipment across a geographic region.
You will managing key accounts, drive sales and successfully close deals.
Requirements
Track record selling high value custom precision engineered products.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (MBA preferred).
Experience with mechanical precision engineered capital equipment and contract negotiations.
Frist class communication, and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
Meet or exceed annual sales quotas.
Develop strategies and ensure effective execution.
Manage risks and collaborate with internal teams to mitigate exposure.
Provide forecasts, reports, and market insights. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £90000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-01 12:28:03
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Machinist Technician, Precision Mechanical Manufacture required to join a highly skilled workshop team working on machinery dismantling, inspection, repair and reassembly of automotive, aerospace and biotechnical equipment including generators, hydraulics, turbines, engines, gearboxes etc.
Requirements
Mechanical manufacturing and repair experience.
Engineering qualification or apprenticeship preferred.
Machining skills including turning, boring, drilling.
Able to work from technical drawings.
Responsibilities
Machine shop equipment operation of lathes, borers, grinders and general machining.
Manufacture and repair component parts.
Maintain and operate machine tools, ensuring proper functionality.
Assemble and disassemble turbomachinery, including rotors and impellers. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £35000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-01 12:25:01
