Principal RF & Microwave Design Engineer

Technical Futures Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Satellite Communications Infrastructure is seeking a Principal RF / Microwave Design Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex RF systems, building prototypes, and ensuring effective project delivery in a dynamic environment. This position requires a strong educational background and hands-on experience in microwave and RF design, promising a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of taking RF / Microwave radio systems from concept to production.
• Solid experience in RF system design and microwave architectures.
• Ability to build prototypes and work with test instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of complex RF sub-system blocks.
• Build radio system prototypes and define verification plans.
• Work effectively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Microwave board design

RF systems design

Design Analysis

Simulation of RF system performance

EM modelling techniques

Prototype building

Test instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Opto-electronics or similar Engineering discipline

Job description

Global leader in the development of Satellite Communications Infrastructure seeks a Principal RF / Microwave Design Engineer with an in-depth understanding of both Microwave board design and RF systems design. In this critical role, the Senior RF Engineer will manage the delivery of complex RF sub-system blocks; building radio system prototypes as well as defining test and design verification plans and executing them accordingly; working effectively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

What the Principal RF / Microwave Design Engineer will bring:

• A strong University education with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Electronics, Opto-electronics or similar Engineering discipline.
• A proven track record of taking RF / Microwave radio system line ups from concept to production.
• Solid experience of RF system design, microwave board design and transceiver architectures.
• Good knowledge of EM modelling techniques and tools.
• Proven experience of Design Analysis and Simulation of RF system performance.
• The ability to build radio system prototypes.
• Solid experience of working with test instrumentations and calibrations.

A competitive salary will be offered (details on application) with generous benefits package.