RF Design Engineer

RF Design Engineer

Up to £65,000

Hertfordshire

2/3 days Hybrid approach to working

Benefits

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Paid overtime
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Up to 15 additional days flexi leave
• Our enhanced parental leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

We're seeking an RF Design Engineer with demonstrated hands-on design expertise for advanced defence systems. Your responsibilities will encompass researching, designing, and testing state-of-the-art radio-frequency technology for integration into our sophisticated weapon systems. You'll leverage your practical experience to implement modifications or develop rapid prototypes as needed.

We require a collaborative team member who can take initiative and exhibits a genuine enthusiasm for electronic engineering. This role is ideally suited for someone comfortable with hands-on testing and board modifications, coupled with a robust background in RF design.

We are looking for:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits spanning a broad frequency spectrum (e.g., 30MHz to 30GHz), covering components like LNA Amplifiers, High Power Amplifiers, filters, local oscillators, synthesizers, and modulators.
• Proven track record in RF design for challenging environments, including considerations for EMC, vibration, and thermal factors.
• Proficiency in conducting design proving tests and trials within an on site laboratory environment.
• Exceptional practical skills encompassing soldering, fault finding, and utilisation of RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters, and VNAs.
• Solid understanding of digital, analog, and power supply design principles.
• Experience utilising RF design tools (e.g., Microwave Office), including layout design.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing techniques and capabilities, with expertise in design for manufacture and test.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and report writing skills, capable of clearly articulating any issues, solutions, or findings to both the team and the customer.

If you are interested in finding out more then please contact me on 01923470756 or email k.slaughter@mane.co.uk

Please note for this role we can only accept applications from candidates who meet certain requirements for Government Security Clearance and therefore we cannot accept your application if you do not hold a British Passport as a minimum - however dependant on the project requirements these requirements could be heightened