Senior Antenna and RF Design Engineer

Summary Alaris Edge is more than just a physical space—it’s a symbol of our dedication to staying ahead in the ever-evolving field of RF technology. Over the years, Alaris has always had a strong focus on innovation, and with technologies becoming more advanced and complex, Alaris Edge is the next step in our commitment to the development of state-of-the-art technology for our customers in the long-term future.

Country United Kingdom

Alaris Subsidiary Alaris Edge

Employment Full Time Position

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Alaris, the RF Technology Group, is expanding by opening a new R&D capability based out of our site in Lincoln, UK. A small, highly capable team will be established to work directly with the Group CTO on the most challenging design problems that the Group has to face and grow our product offerings in the RF and antenna system space. We are looking for the best-of-the-best – motivated and energetic individuals – to work on the most exciting new antenna and RF technologies. You will be working with customers based all over the world and collaborating closely with engineers based in our various sites in Europe, the USA and Africa. If your passion is to tackle difficult problems with an innovative and energetic spirit, then this is the place for you! As a senior antenna and RF design engineer, you will lead the development of antenna and RF subsystems from HF to SHF frequencies, as well as more complex mixed signal electronic systems comprised of both antennas and RF subsystems. Our activities are expected to cover such diverse domains as active antenna systems; radio direction finding; phased array antennas and AESAs; electronic countermeasures; SATCOM and space-related RF and antenna developments. There will be an opportunity to develop your skills in systems engineering as part of the role.

Hard Requirements

• Education (minimum): Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering
• Education (ideal): Master’s or PhD in electronic engineering
• Work experience: 6 years+
• Required nature of experience:
  • Experience as a design and development project technical lead
  • Strong understanding of and ability to use modelling tools such as MATLAB, CST, FEKO, HFSS etc.
  • Experience in antenna and/or RF subsystem design
  • Experience in antenna and/or RF subsystem testing
  • Experience in EMC testing and design for EMC
  • Experience modelling system performance, e.g., in a tool such as MATLAB
  • Experience with product qualification including formulating and executing functional, environmental and EMC testing regimes
  • Experience working directly with customers
• Computer literacy (required): MS Office / Windows, MATLAB, CST / FEKO / HFSS / MWO / ADS or similar
• Computer literacy (ideal): Eagle / Altium or similar
• Language(s): English

Soft Requirements

• High degree of personal accountability and initiative
• Mission-oriented, can-do approach
• Innovative and creative problem solver
• Assertive nature
• Professional approach, comfortable dealing with customers and senior management
• Commercial acumen – comfortable with the concepts of profit margin and marketability
• Flexibility – prepared to work longer hours when critical work needs to be completed
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional understanding of electromagnetic theory and physics/mathematics
• Hands-on practical skills in fabricating prototypes, building electronics systems, soldering, and general DIY
• Understanding of system engineering concepts