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 subcontracted 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 highpower RF amplifiers lownoise amplifiers limiters circulators filters mixers and phaselocked 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.
- Selfmotivated and capable of working effectively within a team.
- Strong command of written and verbal English.
Requirements Desirable
RF, Radar, PCB Design, Microwave, RF System Design