BAE Systems and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) have joined together to address the shortage of engineers in radio frequency by launching a Master of Science (MSc) in the specialised field called Radio Frequency and Wireless Systems Engineering.
The new course aims to address the critical shortage of engineers in this specialist field across the United Kingdom.
Radio frequency engineering is a subset of electrical engineering, specifically one that works with radio waves and, in the case of this course, wireless systems.
The type of work a radio frequency engineer undertake is anything to do with equipment that transmits radio signals, ranging from cell towers to medical imaging equipment and even spacecrafts and satellites.
To help support this course, BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence division and NMITE are funding its first two years.
Radio Frequency and Wireless Systems are a key part of modern life in the United Kingdom, not just playing a role in modern infrastructure but also a key role in national security.
Andrea Thompson, the Group Managing Director of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, highlighted the need for radio frequency skills in the United Kingdom, saying “Radio frequency engineering underpins both our national security and our modern way of life – from secure communications and advanced sensing to healthcare, transport and next-generation wireless networks.”
Job opportunities in radio frequency and wireless systems are also growing as the industry continues to evolve. Wireless technologies have become increasingly integral to everyday life, with Wi-Fi and cellular communications serving as key pillars of modern connectivity. The industry is also expanding beyond these established technologies into new areas of innovation.
The new course aims to help build the future workforce of this growing industry, while providing an opportunity for students interested in radio frequency and wireless engineering.
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