RF Engineer

Advanced Design Technology Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Design Technology Pty Ltd in Fyshwick (Canberra) is seeking an RF design engineer to develop amplifiers, filters and RF front ends for rugged environments. Final-year students may be considered; relocation within Australia is possible for the right candidate.

You will model antennas, lay out RF PCBs and work with a cross-functional team to integrate RF hardware into complete systems, documenting results and verification evidence along the way.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Solid grounding in electromagnetic theory and RF/microwave circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and measurements.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills; team work in a small capability team.

Responsibilities

• Design amplifiers, filters, oscillators and other RF/microwave circuits.
• Model antennas and EM structures in full-wave 3D tools.
• Lays out RF PCBs and supervises fabrication and assembly.
• Characterise hardware in a dedicated RF lab using analysers and related gear.
• Collaborate with digital/FPGA DSP, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate RF hardware into complete systems.
• Document designs, test results and verification evidence.

Skills

Electromagnetic theory

RF/microwave design

RF test equipment

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Final-year students considered

Tools

CST

HFSS

ADS

Microwave Office

Job description

About Us

Advanced Design Technology is a growing privately owned Australian company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of complex electronic systems. We excel at building advanced innovative solutions for sensitive and harsh environments where the cutting edge of technology brings the best capability to our customers.

This position is based in Fyshwick, Canberra. Advanced Design Technology may consider supporting relocation within Australia for the right candidate.

What You’ll Work On

• Phased array and AESA front ends
• Novel, rugged and bespoke antennas
• Wideband, high-performance RF systems for electronic warfare and ISR

What You’ll Do

• Design amplifiers, filters, oscillators and other RF/microwave circuits
• Model antennas and EM structures in full-wave 3D tools
• Lay out RF PCBs and work through fabrication and assembly
• Characterise and verify hardware in a well-equipped RF lab, using network analysers, spectrum analysers and related equipment
• Work closely with digital, FPGA/DSP, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate RF hardware into complete systems
• Document designs, test results and verification evidence

About You

Essential

• A degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related discipline (final-year students will be considered)
• A solid grounding in electromagnetic theory and RF/microwave circuit design
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment
• A logical approach to problem solving and a genuine curiosity about how things work
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well in a small, capable team

Desirable

• 2+ years designing RF circuits and structures
• Experience with CST or HFSS
• Experience with ADS or Microwave Office
• Exposure to phased arrays, EW or defence programs

Mandatory

In order to apply for this position, the candidate must have the right to live and work in Australia. Applicants must have or be eligible to hold and maintain a minimum of an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.