RF Engineer

FULL-TIME | UK & ARCTIC | ENGINEERING

THE VISION 

Our mission is to build technology to open Earth’s final frontier. A vast expanse 1.5 times the size of the US, the Arctic is seeing geopolitical, climatic, and economic activity skyrocket. We provide clarity to this complexity — while ensuring minimal impact in the planet’s most fragile wilderness.

Built off the back of a team with 30+ years of polar experience, we recognise that autonomy is fundamental to operational success. Working at the fringes of technological capabilities, this is a company that aims high and takes bets. If you want to deploy ground-up technology with real-world impact - at an inflection point in history that won’t reappear - we want you at ARD.

THE ROLE

As an RF Engineer at Arctic Research and Development, you are responsible for the full design, integration, and deployment of RF electronics into field-ready Arctic hardware. In an environment where GNSS is often unreliable or denied, your knowledge and expertise in developing cutting-edge communications platforms will play a crucial role in how autonomous systems communicate and navigate in the harshest climate on Earth. Working amongst small but competent multi-disciplinary engineering teams, your technology will be the connective tissue between our field hardware and our operating system, Auka

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, test, and deliver RF electronics that underpin ARD’s communications and navigation

• Conduct evaluation tests (incl. cold-chamber testing) on electronics to improve reliability and performance

• Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (amplifiers, filters, PCB design/layout)

• Build RF circuits (LNA’s, filters, power amplifiers) as well as support circuitry (power, digital control)

• Incorporate LoRa technology, INS systems (incl. RTK & PPK), and GNSS technology 

• Collaborate with in-house engineering teams (Systems, Hardware, Software, GIS)

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for project teams, offering guidance on vital RF aspects such as Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) 

• Travel to the Arctic for R&D field testing and meetings with industry representatives

WHAT WE VALUE

• 5+ years in RF design experience across circuits, filters and antennas managing timelines, resources, and budget to deliver projects within scope and on-time

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field with a portfolio of previous work

• A strong experience with RF line-up design considering input/output power, and blocker/jammer tolerance

• Hands-on experience and knowledge of mechanical design principles, NDE materials inspection/testing, and the ability to convey to industry specialists/client

• Experience and understanding of working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

• The ability to operate with autonomy, take initiative, and consistently deliver high-quality, reliable solutions while showcasing a unified dedication to the mission

• Readiness to operate in safe but cold environments while conducting R&D prototype field tests

WHAT WE OFFER

• Stock options and a competitive compensation

• A focus on deliverables and impact, not by hours logged.

• Relocation support