Bedrock Radio Systems Ltd is a growing technology business, based in Hereford, that specializes in high‑end RF systems and components, as well as providing consultancy for customers in defence/security and other commercial markets.
Role Description
This role covers full product lifecycle engineering and NPI of new RF products, design support to existing RF products and support to the production department for successful manufacture of to‑time and to‑quality RF systems and components. The RF Engineer will report to and be supported by the Technical Director. The role also includes support on consultancy tasks and business development activity. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, highly self‑motivated and a naturally inquisitive researcher to keep abreast of all things RF‑related. The role is full‑time (37 hrs per week) with hybrid working on a flexible and adaptable basis. The role has considerable growth potential with opportunities for occasional travel. Salary commensurate with experience and annual performance‑related bonus.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* A minimum of 3 years full-time experience in an RF engineering role (essential)
* Use of RF standard RF test equipment i.e. VNA, spectrum analyser, signal generator, power meter etc. (essential)
* Use of RF circuit and 3D electromagnetic simulation software (essential)
* Use of PCB schematic capture and layout software (essential)
* Understanding of the product engineering lifecycle (essential)
* Preparation of and working to specification, design and production documentation (essential)
* Prototype RF hardware assembly (including soldering and related processes), testing and debugging (essential)
* A friendly 'can‑do' attitude, willing to help others and an understanding that 'we are all in this together' (essential)
* RF antenna design (desirable)
* Design for EMC (desirable)
* Test automation using Python or equivalent (desirable)
* Embedded/logic circuit design for digital control and BIT (desirable)
* Use of 3D mechanical CAD software (desirable)
Education
* BEng 2:1 or above (essential)
Security
* Able to obtain an SC security clearance (essential)
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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