Position : RF Engineer
Location : West Yorkshire
Salary : £40,000-£80,000 according to experience
Please note : You MUST be able to obtain UK security clearance and as such must be a UK national
The role :
* Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may comprise of systems, converters, transceivers, frequency measurement systems, VCOs and synthesizers, detector log video amplifiers, limiters and switches, low noise amplifiers
* Provide technical input to other disciplines to enable project completion
* Support Sales & Marketing with product expertise
* Lead on technical definition & planning of product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle
* Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured, and planned as a series of engineering tasks
* Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents
* Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure thorough review that the implemented design will meet the product requirement
* To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas
About you :
* UK Passport holder able to obtain security clearance
* Accomplished RF and Microwave Design Engineer with experience in a broad range of RF design
* Formal qualification in a relevant engineering subject to degree level
* Understanding of mechanical design through development and product transfer
* Experience in the design of complex RF microwave components, systems and sub-systems
* Ideally will have design experience of RF design between 500MHz and 40GHz
* Experienced with EM simulation tools for filter design CST, HFSS etc
* Experience with other microwave design tools AWR, ADS etc
* Assist with the technical classification of products for export
* Knowledge of RF Filter design
* Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices
* Good communication skills – able to understand and report tasks, risks etc
* Team working – both with peers and support staff