Join Our Client's Cutting-Edge Team as a Principal RF Engineer!
Our client is a developer and pioneer of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. They take pride in their dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows for learning, development, and engagement across the organisation. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, our client is the place for you. They are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join their team.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Principal RF Engineer with extensive experience in board-level and system-level RF electronics design. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a start up environment and is passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop RF circuits, modules, and systems through all phases of the development process.
* Proficiency in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits.
* Expertise in system-level communications concepts such as link budgets and modulation schemes.
* End-to-end RF product development, including RF front ends, frequency converters, synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas.
* Responsible for RF system and hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, architecture definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support.
* Present engineering design review materials to customers and the executive team.
* Participate in proposal-writing efforts.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution. Master of Science (MS) desired.
* Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics and systems.
* Expert-level proficiency in professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools like Altium.
* Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analysers, spectrum analysers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience:
* Python or other programming languages.
* Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification.
* Worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis.
* Antenna design.
* EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Principal RF Engineer to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site based working in Milton Keynes.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.