RF Data Scientist Research Engineer

An exciting opportunity for an RF-focused Data Scientist / Research Engineer to join a stealth-mode start-up developing novel UAV/detection systems. This role offers the chance to work at the cutting edge of RF hardware, software-defined radio, and intelligent signal processing — helping shape the next generation of real-world RF sensing systems.

This company is tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges, founded by a team of exceptional Engineers who have already realised success with other ventures. The environment is one of deep tech innovation and collaborative problem solving.

Location: Saffron Walden, UK – primarily on-site due to the hands-on nature of the work (some hybrid flexibility may be considered depending on the individual and stage of development)

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (may be more for an exceptional candidate)

Requirements for RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer

* Strong Python skills for data analysis and prototyping (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, PyTorch, scikit-learn)

* Excellent understanding of digital signal processing techniques — including FFTs, resampling, modulation, and filtering

* Hands-on experience working with SDR platforms such as bladeRF, USRP, HackRF, or similar

* Practical knowledge of RF hardware chains (e.g. antennas, ADCs, filters, mixers, gain stages, LO, AGC) and how these impact signal data

* Experience building RF sig...