Lead Design Engineer in Royston

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists.

And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

Job Description An example of some key technologies for our current projects are Software Defined Radio, high-speed networking and ‘hardsec’ but clients often approach us with unique challenges that require a creative outlook and an adaptable skill set.

RF Circuit Design and Testing Designing and simulating RF circuits (amplifiers, oscillators, mixers).

Hands-on testing with spectrum analysers, network analysers, signal generators.

Antenna Design and Measurement Designing, simulating, and optimizing antennas.

RF simulation software (ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB) for circuit/antenna/system design.

Good experience within wider digital electronics and embedded systems engineering fields Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product release including demonstrable experience of delivering your designs into service / mass production.

Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UK, EU and US and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards.

And the following qualities: Enthusiasm to help build the careers of our less experienced engineers.

Qualifications This is a challenging role, so we expect experience to be reinforced by a strong academic background.

Degree qualified - a good degree in electronic engineering or a related subject The ability to gain UK SC security clearance if not already acquired (in practice, this requires sole UK nationality)Additional Information Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role.

It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges.

We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people.

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We’re committed to advancing equality.

We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience.

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.

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