Lead RF Engineer

Filtronic Plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtronic Plc in the United Kingdom is seeking an RF/MMW design engineer to lead the design and development of sub-circuits, sub-modules and systems for telecommunications and defence products.

You will take technical responsibility for RF/mmW specifications, design, simulation, realization and verification, and collaborate with mechanical, electronics, PCB layout, manufacturing and test teams to deliver robust product designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules and systems within telecommunications and defence products.
• Take technical responsibility for RF/mmW specification, design, simulation, realisation and verification.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers within the team.
• Carry out system line-up analysis, tolerance analysis and design for manufacture.
• Support the selection of components, ICs and MMICs, including liaison with suppliers where required.
• Work closely with mechanical, electronics, PCB layout, manufacturing and test teams to deliver robust product designs.
• Prepare and review design documentation, including design logbooks, data packs, peer reviews and design release information.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, identifying and managing technical risks.
• Support design verification and validation, including test specifications, test reports and reliability testing.
• Support problem solving and fault diagnosis during product introduction and production.
• Ensure designs are delivered in line with project technical, schedule and cost requirements.

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules and systems within telecommunications and defence products. Take technical responsibility for RF/mmW specification, design, simulation, realisation and verification. Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers within the team. Carry out system line-up analysis, tolerance analysis and design for manufacture. Support the selection of components, ICs and MMICs, including liaison with suppliers where required. Work closely with mechanical, electronics, PCB layout, manufacturing and test teams to deliver robust product designs. Prepare and review design documentation, including design logbooks, data packs, peer reviews and design release information. Lead and participate in design reviews, identifying and managing technical risks. Support design verification and validation, including test specifications, test reports and reliability testing. Support problem solving and fault diagnosis during product introduction and production. Ensure designs are delivered in line with project technical, schedule and cost requirements.