Job Title: Senior RF Systems Engineer
Location: UK (Remote/Hybrid)
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior RF Systems Engineer to join our innovative team at SII Group UK. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, modelling, and analysing various types of antennas, including feed antennas, dielectric lenses, antenna arrays, and radomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Antenna Design: Design, model, and analyse a range of antennas for volume manufacturing and prototyping, ensuring scalability and manufacturability.
* Simulation and Analysis: Analyse simulation and measurement results using tools like Matlab, Octave, and Python, and optimise antenna models using multi-objective stochastic optimizers to improve performance.
* Prototype Measurements: Assist with or lead prototype antenna measurements and testing, creating comprehensive reports and presentations documenting designs, simulations, measurements, and performance data.
* Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate antenna designs into larger systems, providing technical leadership and expertise as needed.
* Leadership Role: Lead design reviews and deputise for the Director where required, contributing to project management and technical direction.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Education: BEng, MEng, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Experience: 5-7+ years of experience in antenna design, modelling, and analysis, with a focus on dielectric lenses, antenna arrays, beam shaping, and radomes.
* Technical Expertise: Expertise in designing and modelling homogeneous and inhomogeneous dielectric lenses, phased arrays, transmitarrays, reflectarrays, and radome designs, as well as proficiency in using 3D full-wave modelling software (e.g., HFSS, CST, FEKO).
* Programming Skills: Strong skills in Matlab, Python, or similar programming languages for data analysis and simulation, with comfort working with Linux operating systems for simulation and analysis tasks.
* RF Test Equipment: Familiarity with RF test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analysers, and network analysers.
* Leadership Abilities: Ability to lead a team and take on a leadership role in project management and technical direction, deputising for the Director as needed.
* Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on optimisation and performance enhancement.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Pension Scheme: 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice.
* Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive private medical insurance, life cover, and income protection.
* Holidays: 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Sick Pay: 5 days full sick pay per year.
* Flexi-Working: Flexible working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance.
* Cycle to Work & TechScheme: Access to cycle-to-work scheme and techscheme benefits.
* Continuous Professional Development: Corporate access to Udemy platform for continuous professional development.
Company Overview:
SII Group UK is a leading company in the field of radio frequency (RF) systems and antenna design. Our innovative team works closely together to deliver cutting-edge solutions for our clients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and professional development.