RF Test Environment Engineer
Added 9 Oct · still live
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£52,000
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2124 (62% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,000, and QinetiQ is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2123 (Electrical engineers) or SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2124 Electronics engineers Most likely code | £36,400 | £41,600 | £46,800 | £52,000 |
2123 Electrical engineers Also possible | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF20607
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an RF Environment Test Engineer in the UK / Belgium, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As an Senior RF Environment Test Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the establishment of the Belgian Joint Electromagnetic Warfare Support Centre (JEWSC), helping to deliver sovereign Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Intelligence (EMI), Mission Data and Counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Belgium MOD.
Day-to-day, you'll support the development, operation and continuous improvement of representative RF test and experimentation environments, designing and executing realistic electromagnetic threat scenarios that enable the testing, validation and performance assessment of EW systems, sensors, Mission Data products and C-UAS capabilities. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help ensure test environments accurately reflect operational electromagnetic battlespaces and support the development of an enduring sovereign RF testing capability.
Your responsibilities will include:
Role ID: SF20607
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an RF Environment Test Engineer in the UK / Belgium, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As an Senior RF Environment Test Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the establishment of the Belgian Joint Electromagnetic Warfare Support Centre (JEWSC), helping to deliver sovereign Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Intelligence (EMI), Mission Data and Counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Belgium MOD.
Day-to-day, you'll support the development, operation and continuous improvement of representative RF test and experimentation environments, designing and executing realistic electromagnetic threat scenarios that enable the testing, validation and performance assessment of EW systems, sensors, Mission Data products and C-UAS capabilities. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help ensure test environments accurately reflect operational electromagnetic battlespaces and support the development of an enduring sovereign RF testing capability.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining representative RF test environments to support Electronic Warfare, Electromagnetic Intelligence, Mission Data and C-UAS activities
- Designing realistic electromagnetic threat scenarios, emitter profiles and operational RF environments for experimentation and capability assessment
- Configuring, operating and integrating advanced RF test and simulation environments, including RF generation, recording, playback and signal analysis capabilities
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- A minimum of 5 years' relevant technical experience in the development, operation and continuous improvement of RF test and experimentation environments
- Strong knowledge of RF engineering, Electronic Warfare, signal processing, Electromagnetic Intelligence and Mission Data principles
- Experience designing, configuring and operating RF test, simulation or threat generation environments
- Experience using RF test instrumentation and supporting laboratory integration, system troubleshooting and technical investigations
- Experience supporting Test & Evaluation planning, execution and reporting activities across complex technical programmes
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to develop representative threat environments and operationally realistic test scenarios
- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering, Physics, Electronic Warfare, RF or technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience
This role is primarily based at our Belgium office. Regular collaboration with Belgium MOD, UK MOD and industry partners will be required. Travel between UK and Belgium customer sites will be required. Candidates should be willing to relocate to Belgium or undertake a regular weekly commute.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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Our Recruitment Process:
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
Our Recruitment Process:
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
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Where this offer sits in the market
Electronics engineers (SOC 2124) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~17k in sampleSOC 2124
- Middle half £41,080–63,180
- Median £48,672
- Going rate £52,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,400–46,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. QinetiQ holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2124 going rate of £52,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.