RF Design Engineer

RF Design Engineer

JOB LOCATION: Stevenage

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC/SC Can start on BPSS, Not UKEO

DURATION: 12months + Minimum

WORK PATTERN: Mon - Fri onsite Full time (possibility for some flex)

RATE: £65 - £75 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35)

TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must?

If not what industries can be considered

Defence ideally defence telecoms

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES

RF Systems/Microwave engineer

Overview:

We are growing our Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities. The EW Group supports activities on relevant weapon system and missile programmes, with specific responsibilities for the design of the RF System, working with the missile systems team to support the integration of RF Equipment into the missile.

The EW group is ideally looking for a person who exhibits/holds a range of the following qualities/experience.

The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system.

Responsibilities:

The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential. Collaborative working with other functions, in particular Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems.

Skillset/Experience Required:

Individuals will be able to demonstrate a significant number of the following attributes:

Proven relevant RF electronics design experience (likely to be the design of 3 or 4 complex RF electronic items using the latest technologies), preferably for harsh environments (EMC, Vibration, thermal).

Can guide the design implementation of RF Electronics Receiver/Transmit amplifier chains, filters and frequency synthesisers over the 30Mhz to 30GHz range. Software Defined Radios of good advantage.

Knowledge and proven best practice design of power supplies and digital interfaces for use in a RF product.

Proven ability to manage the development and delivery of RF electronic equipment including associated technologies through all stages of the development process

Ideally Degree qualified

Planning and organisation skills with a record of delivering to time and cost

Strong negotiating and influencing skills;

Self-starter with drive, energy and enthusiasm and a clear focus on delivery and results.