Join Our Client’s Cutting-Edge Team as aPrincipal RF Engineer!

Our client is a developer and pioneer of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. They take pride in their dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows for learning, development, and engagement across the organisation. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, our client is the place for you. They are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join their team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking aPrincipal RF Engineerwith extensive experience in board-level and system-level RF electronics design. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a start up environment and is passionate about developing leading-edge phased arrays for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop RF circuits, modules, and systems through all phases of the development process.
• Proficiency in board-level schematic design and PCB layout of RF circuits.
• Expertise in system-level communications concepts such as link budgets and modulation schemes.
• End-to-end RF product development, including RF front ends, frequency converters, synthesizers, filters, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas.
• Responsible for RF system and hardware designs from initial concept through requirements definition, architecture definition, part selection, detailed design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support.
• Present engineering design review materials to customers and the executive team.
• Participate in proposal-writing efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university or institution. Master of Science (MS) desired.
• Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in design and analysis of RF electronics and systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in professional simulation tools such as CST and ADS, as well as EDA tools like Altium.
• Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as vector network analysers, spectrum analysers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Python or other programming languages.
• Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification.
• Worst-case circuit analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis.
• Antenna design.
• EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.

This is a fantastic opportunity for aPrincipal RF Engineerto design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site based working in Milton Keynes.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.