Responsibilities
1. RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting edge defence products.
2. You'll be working on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into complex weapons systems, with a focus on utilising your hands on experience to carry out modifications or rapid prototypes where required.
Qualifications
3. BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
4. A lower-level qualification such as HNC would be acceptable with significant demonstrable relevant experience performing the same/similar work
Essential Skills
5. Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)
6. Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding and the use of RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters & VNAs
7. Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory
8. Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design
9. Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test
10. Computer literate, Microsoft Windows, Office with particular emphasis on Word & Excel
11. Great communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels of the business modifying the tone and message according to the audience
Experience
12. Minimum of 5 years (10 preferred) demonstrable relevant experience
13. RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)
14. Experience using RF design tools (eg Microwave Office), including layout.
15. Working as part of a team or under own initiative as needed
16. Hands on testing
17. PCB Rework
What do I need before I apply
18. Candidate should be able/prepared to work at our client’s site in Stevenage hold existing SC clearance, and due to security restrictions be a UK National
Benefits
19. Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
20. We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
21. Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
22. Competitive company benefits
23. Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo