Senior
RF Engineer (136jc) - Enfield, North London - Circa £60 – £65k+ Benefits
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior RF Engineer to join a
leading engineering team working on advanced radar and RF systems within the
maritime and defence sectors.
This
role offers the chance to take ownership of key RF and antenna development work
packages, supporting cutting-edge technology programmes in a highly
collaborative environment. It would suit someone with a strong background in
RF/microwave engineering who enjoys both hands-on technical work and leading
small projects.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Lead
the development of RF and antenna systems, including internally delivered and
subcontracted work packages
·
Design,
model and maintain antenna and RF solutions, including product improvements and
obsolescence management
·
Derive
and manage technical requirements, including verification and validation
activities
·
Provide
technical support to manufacturing, supply chain, quality teams, suppliers and
customers
·
Support
production activities, including fault finding, trend analysis and root cause
investigation
·
Maintain
RF production test solutions and support external design activities
·
Ensure
engineering processes and quality standards are adhered to throughout the
lifecycle
·
Plan,
estimate and manage smaller engineering work packages
·
Maintain
clear and accurate technical documentation
Essential
Experience & Skills
·
Strong
experience in RF/microwave PCB design, including schematic capture and layout
review
·
Knowledge
of RF components such as power amplifiers, LNAs, filters, mixers, PLLs,
circulators and limiters
·
RF
system design experience (e.g. cascade analysis)
·
Familiarity
with RF test equipment (e.g. spectrum analysers, vector network analysers)
·
Solid
understanding of antenna theory, design and testing, including array and
printed antennas
·
Experience
with design for manufacture and test principles
·
Background
working in a production/manufacturing environment (e.g. SMT processes)
·
Strong
problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a team
·
Good
written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Experience
·
Experience
with Altium or similar PCB design tools
·
Familiarity
with RF/antenna modelling tools (e.g. Altair or similar)
·
Experience
in radar, communications or defence-related systems
·
Knowledge
of digital electronics or power supply design
·
Experience
with systems engineering or requirements management
·
Test
automation using MATLAB, Python or similar
·
Understanding
of EMC and regulatory compliance (e.g. ETSI, FCC, ITU)
·
Current
or the ability to gain and hold UK SC Security Clearance.
Why
Apply?
·
Work
on cutting-edge RF and radar technology
·
Be
part of a highly skilled and collaborative engineering environment
·
Opportunity
to take technical ownership and leadership of key work packages
·
Strong
career development within a growing and innovative sector
If
you’re an experienced RF Engineer, particularly from a military, defence or
communications background and you are looking for your next challenge, this
role offers a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior technical position.
In
return they are offering an excellent starting salary circa £60 – 65k, 25 days
+ Bank Holidays, and with the possibility of working from home 2 days per week
once you have a full understanding of your role as well as further benefits to
be discussed at interview.
For
more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or
via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8387/senior-rf-engineer