{"id":1239,"date":"2025-11-26T14:24:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=1239"},"modified":"2025-12-27T00:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T00:18:26","slug":"rf-and-microwave-design-engineer-3","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1239","title":{"rendered":"RF and Microwave Design Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_0aab64e7 a8dec933 b622d91b _2f758db3 _845b74f9 _4bf27557 _378900aa\">\n<h2 class=\"f006b8b2 ec5479d8 _12d80800 f09f7eca _318f2f05 _5f456263 _159e8b27 _7bd712e7 e5d82485 _7ba2655b\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"f006b8b2 _20c780ba f09f7eca _318f2f05 ef4b904f ccd6dc74 _7bd712e7 e5d82485 _7ba2655b\"><span class=\"f5ee9622 _464805f0\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">The RF and Microwave Design Team provide innovative solutions serving aerospace, defence, and space market spaces, primarily in the design and development of radar and telecommunication products.<\/p>\n<p>In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to design, test, and troubleshoot RF systems. You will support the development activities throughout the entire product lifecycle. This will include understanding customer requirements and developing collaborative relationships during the early lifecycle phases, as well as support detailed design reviews and handover to manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of RF circuit design, microwave techniques, and electromagnetic theory. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role. Additionally, a passion for innovation in the defence and space industry, along with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies, will contribute to your excellence in this position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main responsibilities: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_6a1c4684 _685f74d5\">\n<li>Design and develop RF circuits that meet the technical requirements and company processes for manufacture.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct analysis and simulation of RF circuits using commercial tools and theory knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Perform RF testing, characterisation, and optimisation to ensure functionality of the product.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct and contribute to design reviews and technical meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF circuits into systems.<\/li>\n<li>Assist manufacturing to resolve technical problems as required.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure Manufacturing Packages (BoMs, drawings etc.) are generated and maintained using controlled Engineering change processes.<\/li>\n<li>Supervise, and provide guidance to, technicians engaged in the design and evaluation of components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.<\/li>\n<li>Keep up to date with technological advances by networking, attending seminars, forging links with universities etc.<\/li>\n<li>Develop strong working relationships with other team members and production engineering to ensure that designs are fit for purpose and are capable of being manufactured cost efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f006b8b2 _20c780ba f09f7eca _318f2f05 ef4b904f ccd6dc74 _7bd712e7 e5d82485 _7ba2655b\"><span class=\"f5ee9622 _464805f0\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Education: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_6a1c4684 _685f74d5\">\n<li>Bachelor or master\u2019s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualification\/experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f006b8b2 _20c780ba f09f7eca _318f2f05 ef4b904f ccd6dc74 _7bd712e7 e5d82485 _7ba2655b\"><span class=\"f5ee9622 _464805f0\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Knowledge and experience: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_6a1c4684 _685f74d5\">\n<li>Strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory.<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience in RF electronics design, simulation, testing, characterisation, and optimisation.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with RF measurement equipment and techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of defence and space industry standards and regulations is a plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f006b8b2 _20c780ba f09f7eca _318f2f05 ef4b904f ccd6dc74 _7bd712e7 e5d82485 _7ba2655b\"><span class=\"f5ee9622 _464805f0\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Competencies: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_6a1c4684 _685f74d5\">\n<li>Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.<\/li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f006b8b2 _20c780ba f09f7eca _318f2f05 ef4b904f ccd6dc74 _7bd712e7 e5d82485 _7ba2655b\"><span class=\"f5ee9622 _464805f0\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Other: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_6a1c4684 _685f74d5\">\n<li>SC cleared or ability to obtain<\/li>\n<li>Ability to travel as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f006b8b2 _20c780ba f09f7eca _318f2f05 ef4b904f ccd6dc74 _7bd712e7 e5d82485 _7ba2655b\"><span class=\"f5ee9622 _464805f0\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>What We Can Offer You <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_6a1c4684 _685f74d5\">\n<li>Flexible working practices \u2013 we work a 9-day fortnight, offer hybrid working, flexitime, and work a half day Friday<\/li>\n<li>25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days<\/li>\n<li>Health cash plan \u2013 cash back for everyday health expenses<\/li>\n<li>Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions<\/li>\n<li>Private healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Life assurance \u2013 4 x annual salary<\/li>\n<li>Reward and recognition platform<\/li>\n<li>Discount platform \u2013 retail, leisure, gym discounts and more<\/li>\n<li>Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services<\/li>\n<li>Support for further training and education<\/li>\n<li>Continuous development and career progression opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Relocation assistance up to \u00a38,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"f006b8b2 _20c780ba f09f7eca _318f2f05 ef4b904f ccd6dc74 _7bd712e7 e5d82485 _7ba2655b\"><span class=\"f5ee9622 _464805f0\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">Equal Opportunity Employer\/Protected Veterans\/Individuals with Disabilities<\/p>\n<p>The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\u2019s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)<\/p>\n<p>Third-Party Recruiters<\/p>\n<p>Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. 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