RF Engineer

We’re looking for an RF Engineer to help our Nordic defense-tech client scale their next-generation autonomous drone platform.

Our client is redefining what it means to be a modern defense-tech company. They build groundbreaking autonomous systems that help enhance security and deter threats in an increasingly complex world. With an AI-first mindset, rapid iteration cycles, and a software-driven engineering culture, they move faster than traditional defense organizations — turning ambitious concepts into mission-ready capabilities.

The team is now expanding the platform’s capabilities with radio signal (RF) detection, localization, and communication improvements — and that’s where you come in.

We are seeking a skilled and driven RF Engineer to help integrate advanced RF technologies into the drone ecosystem. You will design, test, and optimize communication and RF-sensing components that support autonomous missions in contested and dynamic environments.

If you’re excited by cutting-edge robotics, autonomy, and defense innovation — this is your chance to make a real impact.

What you'll do in this role  

• Design, develop, and integrate RF communication modules for autonomous drone systems.
• Work with radio links across relevant frequency bands to ensure stable command, control, and data flow.
• Implement anti-jamming, interference mitigation, and secure communication techniques.
• Support the development of RF-based detection and localization systems (future capability).
• Collaborate closely with software engineers working with ROS, Python, and C++ to ensure seamless system-level integration.
• Evaluate and test RF performance in lab settings and in the field, including challenging signal environments.
• Help optimize antenna configurations, signal processing pipelines, and RF hardware selection.
• Contribute to the overall architecture of communication systems for high-autonomy missions.

We're looking for

• 5+ years of experience as an Engineer, with at least 3 years in radio, connectivity, RF systems, or signal processing.
• Strong understanding of RF communication (radio, antennas, modulations, boards).
• Experience working with frequency ranges typically used in drone communication (e.g., 200 MHz – 5.4 GHz).
• Experience with anti-jamming or encrypted communication is highly valued.
• Familiarity with integrating RF hardware into embedded or robotics systems.
• Experience with field testing and signal performance evaluation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master’s preferred (electrical, embedded, telecom, or similar).
• Ability to travel within Ukraine for field tests.

• Strong spoken and written English.

   

How to knock our socks off

• Experience with drone systems, unmanned platforms, or defense-tech.
• Knowledge of electronic warfare concepts.
• Ability to name five beetroot dishes besides borshch.

✔ Not checking every box?

This job looks very exciting, but you hesitate to apply because of the confidence gap? Reach out to us anyway! Beetroot is an inclusive workplace that considers all applicants. We’re committed to openness — promoting equality and fostering an environment where different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences are not just accepted, but embraced. So let’s discover together whether we could be an excellent fit for each other.

Please send us your CV in English, and we'll be happy to discuss your application further.