Senior RF Engineer

Job Description
Position: Senior RF Engineer
Reporting to: Engineering Software Security Manager
Location: Enfield, United Kingdom
Direct Reports: None

Job Scope

The Senior RF Engineer is responsible for significant work packages involving RF/Microwave module development, testing, and support. They also provide RF design expertise to support other areas of the business.

Job Functions

• Proactively lead RF equipment development, via internal or sub-contracted work packages.
• Maintain RF designs, including product improvements and obsolescence management.
• Oversee the derivation of requirements and specifications, along with their verification and validation.
• Provide technical support to supply chain, quality assurance, suppliers, and customers.
• Support external RF designs and maintain RF production tests.
• Support RF module manufacturing by responding to technical issues, conducting trend analysis, and performing root cause analysis.
• Ensure adherence to engineering procedures and maintain quality through design and manufacturing processes.
• Generate estimates, create plans, and manage small work packages.
• Ensure adequate documentation is maintained.
• Perform any other tasks associated with this role.

Requirements – Essential

• Proficiency in PCB design at microwave frequencies, including manipulating schematics and defining/reviewing required layouts.
• Expertise in RF component selection, including knowledge of high-power RF amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, limiters, circulators, filters, mixers, and phase-locked loops.
• Experience in RF system design (e.g., cascade analysis).
• Familiarity with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers.
• Knowledge of design for test and design for manufacture.
• Experience in a production environment, with a strong understanding of processes such as SMT.
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively within a team.
• Strong command of written and verbal English.

Requirements – Desirable

• Familiarity with Altium PCB design software.
• Working knowledge of radar or closely related applications, such as communications.
• Experience in any of the following areas:
  • Digital electronics or power supply design.
  • Requirements management and/or systems engineering disciplines.
  • Test automation (e.g., using MATLAB or Python).
  • EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
  • Regulatory compliance (e.g., FCC, ITU, or ETSI requirements).

Requirements
RF, Radar, PCB Design, Microwave, RF System Design

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