The opportunity:
We're looking for an RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting edge defence products. You'll be working on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems, with a focus on utilising your hands on experience to carry out modifications or rapid prototypes where required.
We need a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for electronic engineering. The role would ideally suit someone who is comfortable carrying out hands on testing and modifications to boards while having a strong background in RF design.
What we're looking for from you:
* 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)
* RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)
* Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory
* Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding and the use of RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters & VNAs
* Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design
* Experience using RF design tools ( eg Microwave Office), including layout.
* Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
* Strong communicator with excellent presentation and report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly any problems, solutions or results to the team and customer.