RF Design Engineer

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Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 8 days

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

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A World Class Defence Organisation in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is seeking to hire 3 RF Design Engineer subcontractors for an initial 12-month contract.
The role requires a strong background in RF Design, Microwave Design, or RF Systems Engineering and will predominantly be onsite due to security restrictions.
The successful candidates will be responsible for designing RF electronics, managing interfaces with various stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of designs.
Candidates should have proven experience in RF electronics design, particularly for complex systems operating between 30MHz to 30GHz, with an hourly rate of £75.00ph (Umbrella).
A degree qualification is preferred, along with planning, organisation, and strong interpersonal skills, making this role suitable for self-starters focused on results.

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit 3x RF Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. The role, due to security restrictions, will need to be predominantly based onsite.

This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer. Hourly Rate: £75.00ph (Umbrella)Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)RF Design Engineer Job Description:The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system.Responsibilities:

The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential. Collaborative working with other functions, in particular Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems.Skillset/experience required:

Individuals will be able to demonstrate a significant number of the following attributes: * Proven relevant RF electronics design experience (likely to be the design of 3 or 4 complex RF electronic items using the latest technologies), preferably for harsh environments (EMC, Vibration, thermal).* Can guide the design implementation of RF Electronics Receiver / Transmit amplifier chains, filters and frequency synthesisers over the 30Mhz to 30GHz range. Software Defined Radios of good advantage.* Knowledge and proven best practice design of power supplies and digital interfaces for use in a RF product. * Proven ability to manage the development and delivery of RF electronic equipment including associated technologies through all stages of the development process * Ideally degree qualified * Planning and organisation skills with a record of delivering to time and cost * Strong negotiating and influencing skills; * Self-starter with drive, energy and enthusiasm and a clear focus on delivery and results.

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