Job vacancy - Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer

Position: Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer
Reference: acsIPAsenrfmicro
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Dependent on experience
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Job Title: Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer

Do you have the minimum Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, ideally specialising in RF&M design techniques? Do you have 5 years or more hands on design experience within an R&D department? Have you worked with development engineering and manufacturing groups to transition product into production? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced team of people and company.

Main Purpose

To support R&D Engineering in the design and development of best in class, complex microwave and RF components, sub-assemblies and equipment for Aerospace and Radar applications.

Main Responsibilities - Duties

  • Provide state-of-the-art, design for cost solutions for product development that meet with the specified technical requirements and company processes for manufacture.
  • Carry out detailed design; development and evaluation of RF and Microwave components, sub-assemblies and equipment's that meet the company strategic direction and customer needs.
  • Support and contribute to an atmosphere of innovation within the team, providing encouragement and support on new product developments.
  • Perform detailed design analyses; including parts stress, worst case and MTBF.
  • Ensure Manufacturing Packages (BoMs, PTSs, ATPs, drawings etc.) are generated, maintained and adhere to company standards.
  • Work in a multi-functional department supporting Digital, Mechanical and Software Engineers.
  • Analyse, decompose and identify work breakdown for complex technical requirements. Work with Project Management to define clear and achievable goals and milestones.
  • Develop strong working relationships with other team members and production engineering to ensure that designs are capable of being manufactured cost efficiently.
  • Assist manufacturing to resolve technical problems as required, meeting customer deliveries.
  • Supervise and guide Technicians engaged in evaluation of hardware and subsystems.
  • Generate and review product and project design documentation as part of the Stage Gate process.
  • Support Project Management in design reviews and customer meetings.
  • Support Business development in generating customer quotes and technical proposals.
  • To ensure that all Environmental Health and Safety / Company Policies are adhered to at all times.

Education/ Experience:

  • Minimum Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, ideally specialising in RF&M design techniques.
  • 5 years or more hands on design experience within an R&D department.
  • Worked with development engineering and manufacturing groups to transition product into production.
  • Knowledge and experience in using main RF design tools. (e.g. AWR, ADS, HFSS .. )
  • Knowledge and experience in using RF test equipment (e.g. Network Analysers, Spectrum Analysers).
  • Will be eligible to obtain UK Secret Security Clearance / UK Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.
  • Previous experience within the UK Aerospace and Defence Industry an advantage.

Key Competencies:

  • Experience of the complete hardware design cycle, from requirements capture, through schematic design and layout.
  • Good working knowledge of RF and Microwave products and product design.
  • Knowledge of RADAR subsystems and beamforming an advantage.
  • Experienced in manual testing of prototype designs at board and unit level.
  • Experienced in defining RF test requirements.
  • Strong technical and communications skills.
  • Self-motivated, creative and forward thinking.
  • Ability to perform under pressure as an individual or as part of a team.

ACS are recruiting for a Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Senior RF & Microwave Design Engineer role you desire.