RF Engineer

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

Job summary

Advanced Design Technology Ltd, Fyshwick, Canberra, is seeking an enthusiastic RF Engineer with hands-on experience in RF/microwave design for complex electronic systems.

The role involves designing amplifiers, filters and antennas, modelling EM structures, laying out RF PCBs and verifying hardware in a well-equipped RF lab. You will collaborate with digital, FPGA/DSP, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate RF into complete systems and document results.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline (final-year students considered).
• Solid grounding in electromagnetic theory and RF/microwave circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well in a small, capable team.

Responsibilities

• 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 an RF lab using network analysers and spectrum analysers.
• Work with digital, FPGA/DSP, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate RF into complete systems.
• Document designs, test results and verification evidence.

Skills

RF circuit design

Electromagnetic theory

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

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. To support a rapidly expanding business, we are seeking an enthusiastic RF Engineer with demonstrated experience in designing, building and verifying RF circuits and/or electromagnetic structures associated with complex electronic systems. 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.