Are you an experienced RF Engineer looking to work on some of the most exciting developments in satellite and space communications?Contract: Senior Advanced Wireless / RF Engineer (QKDSat) Location: Edinburgh (fully onsite) Period: 6 months initially, with expected extension up to 12 months and potential permanent opportunities (TBC) Pay: 35.90 per hour PAYE only (plus 12.07% holiday pay in addition) Hours: Mon - Fri. 37.5 hours/week. (Mon-Thur: 8.15am - 5.00pm. Fri: 8.15am - 1.00pm)We are recruiting two Senior Advanced Wireless / RF Engineers to join an innovative engineering team supporting a major international satellite quantum communications programme. Working on QKDSat (Satellite Quantum Programme), you will contribute to the design and development of advanced RF hardware and communication systems supporting secure, next-generation satellite communications. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RF specialist to take technical ownership of complex engineering challenges and contribute to a highly innovative aerospace and space technology project.Main Responsibilities:Design and develop RF hardware for communication systems operating from UHF through to Ka Band, supporting telemetry, telecommand and datalink applications.Design active RF circuits, including Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), driver amplifiers, mixers, frequency converters, frequency synthesizers and Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs).Undertake RF architecture ..... full job details .....