R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer

Basildon

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced engineer to join a
forward -thinking product development team working at the intersection of RF
technology and secure payment solutions.

This position plays a critical role in the innovation and delivery of
next -generation contactless products, with a particular focus on near -field
communication and smartcard -based systems used within the payments ecosystem.

You will work closely with senior leadership in engineering,
contributing to the full product lifecycle — from concept through to validation
— in a highly technical, hands -on environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development of contactless
  hardware solutions for use in secure transaction environments
  
• Design, build, and refine RF -based
  components, including antenna structures and supporting circuitry
  
• Take ownership of prototyping activities,
  driving continuous improvements through iterative development
  
• Conduct detailed testing and analysis to
  ensure product performance meets industry and regulatory requirements
  
• Evaluate and interpret technical
  standards relevant to contactless technologies and payment schemes
  
• Support integration and compatibility
  with terminal infrastructure and external systems
  
• Perform a wide range of lab -based
  testing, including RF characterisation and physical product validation
  

Experience & Background

Core Requirements

• Degree -qualified in a relevant discipline
  such as Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar
  
• Strong grounding in analogue and RF
  electronics
  
• Practical experience working with
  contactless or wireless technologies
  
• Confident using specialist RF measurement
  tools (e.g. network analysers or similar equipment)
  
• Experience working with engineering
  design tools for schematics and mechanical layouts
  
• Strong analytical mindset with the
  ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges
  
• High level of accuracy and attention to
  detail in both design and testing environments
  

Nice to Have

• Experience developing or optimising
  antenna solutions for high -frequency applications
  
• Exposure to NFC or contactless payment
  technologies
  
• Familiarity with photonics or laser -based
  processes
  
• Previous involvement in regulated or
  standards -driven product environments