{"id":1411,"date":"2025-12-12T13:29:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T13:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=1411"},"modified":"2026-01-12T00:25:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T00:25:41","slug":"microwave-rf-engineer","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1411","title":{"rendered":"Microwave RF Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a847dcf7 fb79c78b _2e1960d0 c005926e _1b985601 _421a3a31 _7f4b13ed\">\n<h2 class=\"_6c4cbc6a _2877a669 _62606fd6 cd8e85be _1ac0e715 c9132733 _8eb54052 c6e5b001 f45f03d6 _4f2af012\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Microwave RF Engineer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>KDC have a requirement for a Microwave\/RF Engineer to support one of our customers within the spacecraft industry.<\/p>\n<p>The role will be supporting the design, development, analysis, and qualification of advanced RF and microwave hardware for spaceborne platforms, including satellites, payloads, deep-space communication systems, and high-reliability flight hardware. This role requires deep technical expertise in high-frequency engineering, space-grade components, and radiation-aware design practices. The engineer will provide technical leadership across the full product lifecycle; from concept and architecture through design, test, integration, and mission support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main technical activities include: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RF\/Microwave System Leadership<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2ef14aff _489d61c0\">\n<li>Support the architecture of RF and microwave subsystems for space missions, including transponders, LNAs, HPAs, converters, filters, antennas, and phased-array modules.<\/li>\n<li>Define RF system-level performance requirements, and payload architecture.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to design reviews, provide technical input direction, and mentor junior RF engineers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Design &amp; Analysis<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2ef14aff _489d61c0\">\n<li>Design radiation-tolerant and space-qualified RF circuits and assemblies for operation in extreme environments (temperature, vacuum, radiation).<\/li>\n<li>Perform advanced electromagnetic simulations (HFSS, CST, ADS, AWR) for components and RF chains.<\/li>\n<li>Develop RF\/microwave models, S-parameter analysis, noise figure optimization, phase-noise and linearity evaluation, and thermal\/structural interaction analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Testing &amp; Qualification<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2ef14aff _489d61c0\">\n<li>Perform RF testing campaigns for engineering models (EM), qualification models (QM), and flight models (FM).<\/li>\n<li>Perform space-specific testing such as thermal-vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, radiation exposure, and long-duration reliability testing.<\/li>\n<li>Use RF laboratory equipment (VNA, spectrum analyser, signal generators, power meters) to validate performance to mission requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Integration &amp; Manufacturing<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2ef14aff _489d61c0\">\n<li>Collaborate with spacecraft systems, mechanical, digital, FPGA\/ASIC, mission assurance, and manufacturing teams.<\/li>\n<li>Support PCB\/layout teams on high-frequency and space-reliability techniques (controlled impedance, grounding, shielding, multipaction mitigation).<\/li>\n<li>Support payload integration, end-to-end system verification, and anomaly resolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Documentation &amp; Mission Support<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2ef14aff _489d61c0\">\n<li>Develop detailed technical documentation including RF test plans, design reports, analyses, and compliance matrices.<\/li>\n<li>Provide expertise during mission readiness reviews and on-orbit commissioning.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with space industry standards (NASA, ESA, MIL-STD, ECSS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Essential skills and experience<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2ef14aff _489d61c0\">\n<li>Degree or equivalent in Electrical \/ RF Engineering or similar, or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.<\/li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of RF\/microwave theory, S-parameters, Smith charts, transmission line theory, link analysis, and electromagnetic fundamentals.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency with RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, HFSS, CST, AWR).<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with RF lab instruments and measurement techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of space environment constraints (radiation, thermal cycling, vacuum effects, outgassing, multipaction, charging).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preferable Skills:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2ef14aff _489d61c0\">\n<li>Experience with space-qualified components (GaN\/GaAs LNAs, TWTAs, SSPA\/PA MMICs, filters, waveguides).<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Ka-band, X-band, S-band, Ku-band, Q\/V-band, or optical-RF hybrid systems.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with phased-array payloads, beamforming networks, or digitally steered antennas.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with SATCOM protocols, TT&amp;C systems, or deep-space communication architectures.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with government agencies or prime contractors (NASA, ESA, JPL, DoD, CNES, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Essential Personal Qualities:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2ef14aff _489d61c0\">\n<li>An accomplished engineer with an organised structured approach to problem solving and task completion. Capable of working on your own or within a team of engineers, you will be expected to plan and complete your allocated work on time and within budget. 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