Date Posted:
2024-06-26
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBR01:Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
RF Hardware Engineer
Location:
Harlow
Hours:
Fulltime 37 hrs
Raytheon UK is looking for a RF Hardware Engineer to join a successful Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team within the Global Sensors Mission Area, creating RF GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Systems for the military market.
The RF Hardware Engineer will be able to broaden their knowledge and make their mark on a broad and varied range of product designs. They will be expected to assist in the integration of these designs into products, being the focal point for the complete solution. They will have the opportunity to support engineering solutions, overseeing the integration of contributions from all other engineering disciplines - including systems, hardware, mechanical, software, safety, and reliability.
This is the ideal opportunity for an RF Hardware Engineer who wants to work on exciting technology and product development projects in a collaborative environment whilst increasing their knowledge.
This role includes:
1. Developing requirements for new products.
2. RF hardware design and development - from the initial concept stage, developing these concepts through to final production and certification.
3. Design and implement RF test solutions.
4. Working within the product hardware team and collaborating with all other engineering disciplines throughout the design cycle.
5. Producing design documentation and reports for project artefacts and deliverables.
6. Working with internal customers and the Product Design Authority to help develop and shape the technical requirements design.
7. Interface with suppliers and industry experts.
8. Solving complex technical problems on new and existing GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Products.
Essential Skills:
* A passion for all things RF with a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic environment.
* 2-3 years working experience within an RF position.
* An understanding/some experience in design and layout of RF and analogue micro circuitry.
* An understanding of down conversion and up conversion techniques and processing methods.
* Familiarity with Microwave simulators (Cadence preferred), PCB layout, and Mechanical modelling tools.
* An understanding of the use of RF test equipment.
* A knowledge of product design and problem solving within a design for manufacture environment.
* Knowledge of the full system design lifecycle.
* Good team player who is willing to take ownership of problems and actively engages in IPT and group activities.
* An understanding of circuit operation, debug, diagnose, and implement fixes.
* Problem solving and analytical skills.
* Good communication skills. Ability to tailor communications to the level and audience at all levels.
* Willing to take ownership as well as positively contributing within cross-disciplined teams.
* Able to prioritise and manage tasks to ensure all are completed on time.
* Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe, and the US.
* Eligible or current holder of SC security clearance.
Desired Skills:
* Ideally a basic understanding/some experience in the design of Receiver technologies in the 1-2 GHz band with an emphasis on GPS/GNSS signal.
* Ability to take an overall systems view.
* Experience in stakeholder management and customer interfacing skills.
* Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
* Ideally a basic understanding/some experience in the interpretation of customer specs and end-use environments.
* Analytical Engineer who can process data efficiently to provide solutions to problems and communicate the outcomes at all levels.
* Ideally a basic understanding/some experience in using the Mentor Graphics tool suite; xDxX Designer, Constraints Editor, HyperLynx tools.
* Ideally a basic understanding/some experience in analytical skills in circuit simulation (MATLAB, LT Spice) and thermal analysis.
* Ideally a basic understanding/some experience in Product Quality Testing and Certification.
Required Education:
* Preferably a minimum of Degree in related subject, preferably in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
* Applicants will also be considered with a relevant higher national qualification combined with some experience in RF product design and development.
Standard Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
* 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'
* Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
* Enhanced sick pay scheme.
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
* 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday.
* Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever possible.
* Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites.
Diversity:
Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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