RF Engineer in Essex

ARM are recruiting for a RF Engineer for a Permanent opportunity with a market leading Defence Client offering Hybrid working from Essex.

This is a great opportunity to work on projects for a Leading defence client who are willing to offer a hybrid working model.

As an RF Engineer, you will be working on key defence projects and be responsible for:
* Developing requirements for new products
* RF hardware design and development with technical leadership - From the initial concept stage, developing these concepts through to final production and certification.
* Design and implement RF test solutions.
* Working within the product hardware team and working with all other engineering disciplines throughout the design cycle, in a collaborative working and shared environment.
* Producing design documentation and reports for project artefacts and deliverables.
* Working with Customers and the Product Design Authority to develop and shape the technical requirements design and then manage these requirements through the to meet the requirements set during product development.
* Interface with suppliers and industry experts.
* Solving complex technical problems on new and existing GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Products.
* Support and mentor junior engineers through their activities.

You should have the following experience:
* In depth experience in design and layout of RF and analogue micro circuitry and micro integration into products for harsh environments and hostile EM conditions.
* Design experience in Receiver technologies in the 1-2 GHz band with an emphasis on GPS/GNSS signal.
* Design experience of down conversion and up conversion techniques and processing methods.
* Good knowledge of product design and problem solving within a design for manufacture environment.
* Familiarity with Microwave simulators (Cadence preferred), PCB layout and Mechanical modelling tools.
* Experience in full system design lifecycle and ability to take an overall systems view.

Desired:
* Experience of interpretation of customer specs and end use environments
* Experience in design for manufacture for high volume product.
* Analytical engineer who can process data efficiently to provide solutions to problems and communicate the outcomes at all levels.
* Experience with interfacing to RF circuitry and high-speed D/A /A/D conversion
* Experience using the Mentor Graphics tool suite; xDxX Designer, Constraints Editor, HyperLynx tools such as Signal Integrity & Power Analyser or equivalents would be advantageous.
* Proven analytical skills in circuit simulation (MATLAB, LT Spice)) and thermal analysis.

Due to the nature of the sector, you will need to hold current or be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

If you are interested in the role; please submit your application to Jason Parish via this vacancy.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.