Job Title
Senior RF Electronics Design Engineer
Location
Onsite UK
Contract Details
12 month contract
£75 per hour
Inside IR35
Overview
A leading engineering organisation operating in the defence and advanced communications sector is seeking a Senior RF Electronics Design Engineer to take technical ownership of complex RF electronics designs. This role sits at the heart of a multi discipline development environment and requires someone who is genuinely hands on across design, test and verification.
You will act as the design lead for specific RF electronics assemblies, working closely with system, software, mechanical and production teams to ensure successful integration and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Technical ownership of assigned RF electronics designs from concept through to delivery.
Hands on design, test, validation and proving of RF electronics hardware.
Effective interface management with system stakeholders, design authorities and cross functional engineering teams to ensure designs are delivered on time and integrate correctly within the wider system.
Collaborative working with software and firmware engineering, mechanical engineering, production and future development teams.
Support design reviews and contribute to technical decision making across the programme.
Required Skills and Experience
Demonstrable experience designing complex RF electronics, typically multiple high complexity RF items using modern technologies.
Strong experience designing for harsh operating environments including EMC, vibration and thermal constraints.
Ability to design and guide implementation of RF receiver and transmitter chains, including amplifiers, filters and frequency synthesisers across the 30MHz to 30GHz range.
Experience with Software Defined Radio technologies is a strong advantage.
Solid knowledge of power supply design and digital interfaces within RF systems.
Proven experience managing the development and delivery of RF electronic equipment through all stages of the product lifecycle.
Degree qualified in Electronics, RF Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
Strong planning and organisational skills with a track record of delivering to time and cost.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate with technical stakeholders.
Self starting, delivery focused and comfortable taking ownership in a high accountability environment