Senior RF Design Engineer Position
We are seeking a skilled Senior Radio Frequency Design Engineer to join our expanding team at IC Resources. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work on various projects from initial stages to production.
The company creates innovative products, ranging from specialized devices to large-scale telecommunications and defence equipment.
Job Overview:
The successful candidate will design and develop RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules, and systems for telecommunications and defence products. The role involves specifying, designing, simulating, and realizing RF/mmW elements, including transmission lines, filters, couplers, synthesizers/multipliers, and IC/MMIC components.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop high-frequency circuits and systems for telecommunications and defence products.
* Collaborate with the mechanical design team on electromechanical concept designs.
* Collaborate with the electronics/PCB design team for support electronics and high-frequency PCB layout.
* Analyse system line-up and perform thermal, MTBF, and component derating analysis.
* Prepare design documentation, including design logbooks, data packs, and peer reviews for design release and production.
* Deliver fully verified and documented designs within project constraints.
* Participate in and initiate design reviews to manage risk.
* Verify and validate designs, prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability testing.
* Troubleshoot and diagnose manufactured products during introduction, defining diagnostic procedures.
Requirements:
* Relevant degree in RF/Communications Engineering or equivalent.
* Proficiency in RF design tools like Microwave Office, CST, EMPro, and ADS.
* Demonstrable experience in microwave circuit/system design, including line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis, and DFM.
* Experience in transceiver product design.
Compensation and Benefits:
* A competitive salary package, estimated to be around £60,000-£80,000 per annum.
* Pension contribution (up to 8% of salary).
* Long-term incapacity benefit (75% of salary).
* Life assurance (4x salary).
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
* Holiday Purchase Scheme.
* Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements.