Senior Rf Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Saffron Walden, CB10 1NQ, United Kingdom
Last month
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Senior RF Engineer | Saffron Walden

Are you ready to design the next generation of airborne radars, autonomous drone sensors, or advanced LSWaP devices changing the direction of GPS & radar communication?

My client is offering the chance to solve the world’s toughest engineering challenges in sensing and communications across healthcare, defence, and IoT markets.

They have a state-of-the-art lab & advanced R&D facility where you’ll work on extremely technical & varied projects.

Responsibilities

+ Design, build, and test new RF-based systems from concept through to manufacture

+ Collaborate with a team of experts & work with technical & non-technical customers to establish requirements

+ Deliver high-tech solutions for diverse applications, including mobile ad-hoc radio networks and space-based radars

Technical Requirements

+ 6+ years of post-graduate experience designing RF-based circuits for radios or radars, including strong skills in RF amplifier, filter, and frequency synthesizer design

+ Proven ability in microwave, RF, and analogue design and simulation

Bonus Skills

+ Experience with mm-wave frequency design

+ Experience with digital circuit design

What’s in it for you?

+ An excellent remuneration and benefits package tailored to attract the best talent

+ Hybrid working, with 3 days a week in the office

+ A stimulating environment and a real interest in your development to encourage you to achieve your full potential

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