Microwave Filter Design Lead – RF & mmWave

Filtronic Plc; Yeadon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtronic plc is seeking a microwave filter engineer to deliver comprehensive leadership across RF and microwave filter projects from concept to production. You will oversee design, simulation, prototyping, validation and documentation, ensuring adherence to technical, schedule and cost constraints.

The role involves R&D contributions, tollgate preparation, and design reviews with multidisciplinary teams. A degree in RF/Microwave Engineering and hands-on VNA tuning experience are required, along

Qualifications

• Relevant degree (or equivalent) in RF/Microwave Engineering.
• Proficiency with RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST Studio and Spark3D.
• Significant experience in RF/Microwave filter design including tolerance/yield analysis, power handling/temperature drift, MTBF, DFM.
• Hands-on tuning RF/microwave filters using VNAs, power handling and temperature tests.
• Interface effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for all aspects of filter and sub-system design, including simulation, prototyping and validation.
• Contribute to R&D into next generation filter solutions.
• Support Sales during quotation phases with technical correspondence.
• Compile and verify design documentation for design release and production.
• Deliver fully verified and documented designs within project constraints.
• Prepare and review tollgate documentation per NPI procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and initiate reviews to mitigate risk.
• Conduct design verification and validation including test specs and reports.
• Maintain an up-to-date design compliance matrix with robust evidence.
• Diagnose faults in manufactured products during product introduction and train diagnostic procedures.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Design verification

Tolerance analysis

VNA testing

interfacing with customers

Education

RF/Microwave Engineering degree

Tools

Microwave Office

CST Studio

Spark3D

Job description

Filtronic plc is seeking a microwave filter engineer to deliver comprehensive leadership across RF and microwave filter projects from concept to production. You will oversee design, simulation, prototyping, validation and documentation, ensuring adherence to technical, schedule and cost constraints.

The role involves R&D contributions, tollgate preparation, and design reviews with multidisciplinary teams. A degree in RF/Microwave Engineering and hands-on VNA tuning experience are required, along