At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge RF systems from concept to production.
- Company: Join DTC, a Codan Company, leading in innovative wireless security solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, flexible hours, and a generous pension plan.
- Other info: Dynamic work culture with a focus on personal training and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in fast-growing markets with advanced technology.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in RF design; strong skills in simulation and PCB layout.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
DTC - A Codan Company operates in fast growing markets offering innovative and robust wireless security products, leading‑edge IP centric network devices, and C4I application software solutions, along with high performance wireless broadcast systems for all industries.
Responsibilities
- Define RF system and hardware design from initial concept through requirements, architecture, part selection, detailed design, analysis, qualification testing, manufacturing and in‑life support.
- Create block diagrams, detailed schematics, PCB layout and routing, run simulations, and develop design test plans.
- Work on transmitters, power amplifiers, receivers, LNA, filters, software‑defined radios and down‑converters.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics and systems.
- Proficient in RF fundamentals: impedance matching, Smith charts, passive RLC, filter design, linearity, harmonics, noise figure analysis.
- Proficient in professional simulation tools such as AWR and EDA tools such as PADS.
- Extensive hands‑on experience with lab instruments such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and oscilloscopes.
- Proven experience in design, simulation, prototyping and testing of baseband, IF and RF circuits.
- Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout for multilayer RF designs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Experience
- Knowledge of receivers, transmitters, synthesizers, VCOs, low‑noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixers and filters.
- Experience with radio propagation, transceiver architecture, modulation schemes, antenna theory and radio/EMC compliance.
- Experience with digital signal processing.
Benefits and Culture
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- A generous pension plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Income protection.
- Flexible core working hours.
- On‑site subsidised café.
- A personal approach to training and development.
Senior RF Design Engineer employer: Codan Limited
Codan Limited is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and teamwork among its employees. With benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and flexible working hours, the company prioritises employee well-being and work-life balance. Additionally, there are ample opportunities for professional growth within the sales support team, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
