Radio Frecuency Hardware Engineer

GMV Spain; Tres Cantos; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Relocation package

Language learning support

Flexible hours

Job summary

GMV Spain in Madrid is seeking a Radio Frequency Systems Engineer to join the Aerospace Defence team. You will develop the analog front-end processing chain for GNSS receivers, from requirements to hardware validation.

Responsibilities include RF architecture design, COTS integration, prototype development, functional testing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across projects and locations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in systems engineering, including requirements definition, system design, functional architecture, and interface definition.
• Experience in the design and integration of electronic systems based on commercial off-the-shelf components.
• Experience in hardware functional tests and requirements verification.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment for hardware testing and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Define and analyze the technical and functional requirements of RF systems.
• Design RF system architectures and interfaces.
• Select and integrate COTS components (oscillators, ADCs).
• Design and develop prototypes of the analog processing chain for GNSS receivers.
• Plan and execute functional tests to verify system requirements.
• Perform hardware integration and validation activities and solve issues.
• Use lab equipment for prototype characterization and verification.
• Prepare system technical documentation and interface definitions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in RF/electronic integration.

Skills

RF hardware

GNSS

Front-end design

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Multimeters

Job description

Would you like to join an established team in the Defence sector and take on new challenges?

The Aerospace Defence team is looking to add an Radio Frequency Systems Engineer to its team.

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WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

This role will focus on the development of the analog processing chain (front-end) for GNSS receivers, including requirements definition, architecture design, component selection, integration, prototype development, and experimental validation through hardware testing.

Responsibilities within the project:

• Define and analyze the technical and functional requirements of RF systems.
• Design RF system architectures, identifying the required functional blocks and their interfaces.
• Select and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, such as oscillators and ADCs.
• Design and develop prototypes of the analog processing chain (front-end) for GNSS receivers.
• Define, plan, and execute functional tests to verify compliance with system requirements.
• Perform hardware integration and validation activities, identifying issues and proposing technical solutions.
• Use laboratory equipment for prototype characterization and verification, carrying out measurements and analyzing results.
• Prepare system technical documentation, including specifications, architecture descriptions, interface definitions, test procedures, and validation reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the integration of electronic and RF systems.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

For this position, we are looking for a candidate with at least 2 years of experience in RF hardware systems development.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in systems engineering, including requirements definition, system design, functional architecture, and interface definition.
• Experience in the design and integration of electronic systems based on commercial off-the-shelf components.
• Experience in the definition, preparation, and execution of hardware functional tests, as well as requirements verification activities.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment for hardware testing and characterization, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters.
• Ability to analyze experimental results, identify integration issues, and propose technical solutions.
• Experience in preparing technical documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, test procedures, and validation reports.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the analog reception chain for GNSS signals.
• Familiarity with CRPA (Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna) technology.
  

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Hybridworking model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.

Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and insummer.

Personalizedcareer plan development, training and language learning support.

National and international mobility. Do you come from another country?We can offer you a relocation package.

Competitivecompensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation anddiscount on brands.

Wellbeingprogram: Health, dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee,physical, mental and financialhealth training, and much more!

In our recruitment processes youwill always have telephone and personal contact, face-to-face or online, withour talent acquisition team. In addition, bank transfers and bank cards willnever be requested. If you are contactedthrough any other process, please write to our team at [e-mail]

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