A UK specialist antenna design and manufacturing business is looking for a technically credible engineering leader to take ownership of its RF and antenna team and guide it through its next stage of growth.
This is a genuine opportunity to lead, shape and grow an established but developing function, with a seat on the business unit's Senior Leadership Team.
The role
- Lead a team of six: two experienced Senior Antenna Engineers, three developing engineers and a test and measurement engineer who runs the anechoic chamber.
- Provide technical direction and challenge antenna design, simulation and measurement work. This is a leadership role, not a hands-on design seat.
- Mentor and develop engineers at different career stages, with regular one-to-ones and clear development plans.
- Review and improve engineering processes, governance and ways of working as the function scales.
- Help move the business from bespoke, customer-driven projects towards a product-led approach, with more R&D and innovation.
- Work closely with other departments and support the business through ongoing ERP and CRM change.
About you
Essential:
- Genuine antenna engineering expertise, with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of antenna design and development.
- Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST, HFSS or FEKO, and the ability to interpret and challenge simulation outputs.
- Knowledge of antenna measurement (radiation patterns, S-parameters) and of lab, anechoic chamber or external test-range environments.
- Proven experience leading, managing or mentoring engineers. Formal line management is preferred, but strong evidence of supervising and developing others will be considered.
- A collaborative, inclusive leadership style, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
- Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
- Willingness to work predominantly on site.
Highly desirable:
- Experience improving engineering processes and governance, or helping to build, scale or transform an engineering team.
- Product development, R&D and innovation experience.
- Defence sector experience (the customer base spans defence and commercial markets).
What's on offer
- Lead and shape an engineering function at an exciting point in its development.
- Senior Leadership Team membership and real influence over structure, process and product direction.
- Exposure to a varied range of antenna products, technologies and customers.
- Clear scope for career progression in a growing engineering organisation.
- Relocation support, and a rural Herefordshire location with excellent quality of life.
Location: Herefordshire (predominantly on-site)
Salary: Depending On Experience
Relocation support available
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Chief RF Engineer employer: Accelero
Accelero is an excellent employer located in the vibrant city of Swansea, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Frontline Application Support Specialist, you will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real impact by resolving client issues effectively. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to meeting service level agreements, Accelero provides a rewarding career path for those looking to advance in the tech industry.
