Electronics / RF Engineer - Consultant

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology consultancy in the UK is seeking an Electronics / RF Engineer to innovate and enhance electronic solutions. This role involves RF PCB design, collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams, and tackling complex engineering challenges. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience and a strong educational background in electronics. A supportive work environment with attractive benefits is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10%

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family friendly leave

Access to on-site gym

Electric Vehicle leasing

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in electronics development.
• Proven track record in RF PCB design.
• Experience in RADAR or communications applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype electronic solutions.
• Conduct laboratory testing and prototype validation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

RF PCB design and characterisation

Design and implementation of technological solutions

Problem-solving skills

Experimental and laboratory testing

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

ADS

Microwave Office

CST

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s Defence & Homeland Security. As an Electronics / RF Engineer at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race by helping to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.

Job Description

Your work will have a real-world impact. You will get to explore pioneering concepts by collaborating with elite multi-disciplinary teams of highly educated and skilled scientists, engineers, and designers. You’ll see ideas become a reality as you create prototypes through Awerian’s rapid approach to design and implementation. It’s a fantastically challenging, varied, and agile role.

Every day, you will be operating at the boundary of technological exploration by inventing new solutions and enhancing existing hardware. Typically, this will involve analysis, computational modelling, prototype design, invention, laboratory testing, process development, and manufacturing.

Your problem-solving skills will be enhanced as you tackle complex electronic engineering challenges that test your deep understanding of engineering fundamentals and physical principles beyond pure electronics. You will also have many opportunities to expand your skillset into different areas, based on what interests you.

Requirements

You will ideally have 3+ years relevant experience working in electronics development, in particular RF PCB design and characterisation, have a proven track record of design and implementation of technological solutions, and hold a relevant degree. Proven experience with RF design tools (for example ADS, Microwave Office, CST) is essential.

In addition, experience in any of the following is desirable:

• RADAR or communications applications
• Microwave RF design
• End-to-end electronics development and test
• High speed digital PCB design
• DSP
• Scripting for test and modelling (for example in MATLAB/Simulink, Python)

We are keen to hear from Engineers with broad experience in any sector. Previous or current experience in the defence industry is desirable but not essential.

Why Awerian?

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of ~40 scientists and engineers. You will work at our smart and well-equipped offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas - there’s no ‘newbie’ status, and you’ll benefit from our culture of freedom.

TTP Group is an employee-owned trust. With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This, along with our flat structure, encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track.

Awerian are continuing their rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology. You will be supported by our team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – however, our curiosity brings us together and it drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.

Additional Information

The Company and Benefits:

We are part of TTP Group, an employee-owned trust, with attractive employee benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary +3% personal contribution
• Private medical insurance for you and your family and Life insurance
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an on-site gym
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.

Please note this role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme

We review CVs on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications.

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard problems. Equality and diversity in the workplace are some of the most challenging problems facing society. We continuously strive to do better, and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity – both for our community and for the overall success of our business.

We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background, whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.