Engineer, RF/Electrical

ANDREW an Amphenol company; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an RF/Electrical Design Engineer in Kirkcaldy, where you'll develop innovative solutions for connectivity. Collaborate with a talented team to push technological boundaries while enjoying a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with embedded control systems.
• Experience with electronics circuit design and PCB layout software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and analyze antenna control systems.
• Investigate and troubleshoot prototypes and existing products.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Self-Motivated

Education

Master's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C

Mentor Designer

Altium Designer

Job description

Join to apply for the Engineer, RF/Electrical role at ANDREW, an Amphenol company.

Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife | Department: Engineering | Posted: 4/25/2025

Wage: Depends on Experience | Position Type: Full-Time, Salary

Join our team and help shape the future of connectivity indoors and outdoors. Together, let's push the boundaries of technology and advance sustainable networks worldwide.

How You'll Help Us Connect The World

The RF/Electrical Design Engineer will be a member of our RF Engineering team based out of our Kirkcaldy site in Fife. You will be responsible for developing new designs and optimizing costs of existing products for local manufacture. Candidates must provide real-time solutions to design issues discovered during manufacturing and support factory and part evaluations.

Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, evaluate, and analyze antenna control systems.
2. Perform component-level design and testing; develop procedures for production testing and support integration of new or updated products.
3. Test and evaluate competing products and technologies.
4. Investigate and troubleshoot prototypes and existing products.
5. Stay current with embedded systems technology and research new developments.
6. Document procedures/processes from initial design to final manufacturing.
7. Assist sales and product management with bids, proposals, and RFQs.
8. Develop technical solutions under senior engineers' guidance.
9. Prepare part specifications, evaluate vendors, and collaborate with R&D centers in UK, India, and China.

Minimum Qualifications

1. At least 3 years of experience with embedded control systems (STM32, AVR, Arduino).
2. Firmware development experience (MATLAB, C), microcontroller programming, motor control, data processing.
3. Experience with electronics circuit design and PCB layout software (Mentor Designer, Altium Designer).
4. Knowledge of communication protocols (USB, Serial, Ethernet).
5. Ability to design for CE marking.
6. Experience with electronics testing equipment and creating test fixtures.
7. Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
8. Proficiency in English, good verbal and written communication.
9. Self-motivated, creative, and independent worker.
10. Familiarity with NPI processes and product transition to volume production.
11. UK Driver's License is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Electronics Engineering.
2. Holding patents is a plus.

Why Join ANDREW?

Explore exciting career opportunities at ANDREW, part of the Amphenol family. With over 85 years in wireless innovation, we empower mobile operators and enterprises with cutting-edge solutions. We are committed to being an excellent employer, supporting our employees and customers worldwide, and offering career growth within a global organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, visit our website.