Principal RF Engineer Edinburgh | Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract £68 per hour (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Winsearch is recruiting for an experienced Principal RF Engineer to join a leading defence technology organisation working on the development of next-generation radar and surveillance systems. This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile programme that will help shape the future of airborne defence technology. You'll join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing advanced RF solutions, contributing from initial concept through to testing, integration and production support. The Role As a Principal RF Engineer, you will take a leading technical role in the development of RF and microwave hardware, supporting key projects across the full product lifecycle. You'll be involved in designing, developing and validating complex RF subsystems while working closely with systems, electronics and test engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for demanding applications. Key Responsibilities Design and develop RF and microwave subsystems, modules and PCB assemblies. Support projects throughout the complete hardware lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to integration and production. Produce high-quality engineering documentation, technical reports and manufacturing data packs. Support system integration, troubleshooting and performance optimisation. About You You will be an experienced RF Engineer with a strong understanding of microwave engineering principles and proven experience delivering RF solutions within complex engineering environments. RF and microwave subsystem design RF system integration and testing Vector Network Analysers, spectrum analysers and signal generation equipment Microwave simulation and design tools GaAs and GaN technologies Passive microwave structures Low phase-noise design and measurement Technical report writing and design reviews Product lifecycle management Essential Requirements Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline. Minimum of five years' experience in RF circuit design and analysis. Sole British National status due to project security requirements. 68 per hour, Inside IR35 Initial 12-month contract Hybrid working arrangement with 3 to 4 days per week onsite in Edinburgh Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most advanced defence technology programmes Collaborative environment with exposure to cutting-edge radar and RF technologies If you're an accomplished RF Engineer looking for a technically challenging contract within a world-class engineering environment, we'd be delighted to hear from you. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications.
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