RF Design Engineer

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bristol is seeking an RF Designer with proven experience in practical RF design and testing. You'll be responsible for designing and testing radio-frequency technology for cutting-edge weapons systems. The ideal candidate is a team player, comfortable with hands-on modifications, and has a passion for electronic engineering. The role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options to accommodate your needs.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven practical RF design experience across a wide frequency range.
• Experience with RF design for harsh environments.
• Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Research, design and test RF technology for complex weapons systems.
• Carry out modifications or rapid prototypes as needed.
• Communicate solutions or problems to the team and customer.

Skills

Practical RF design

Testing of RF circuits

Strong communicator

Soldering and fault-finding

Using RF test equipment

Tools

Microwave Office

Spectrum analysers

Power meters

VNAs

Job description

Bristol

We have a UTF-8 Characters* fantastic opportunity for an RF Design engineer to work on the research, design and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems.

Job Title:

RF Designer

Salary:Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Location:

Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate енля approach to on‑site and remote working – such as being onsite when necessary.GraphicsUnit Amp to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most,/Efficient. Typically for this role you will work 3‑4 days per week on‑site due to workload classification. In addition, this role could be full time or part‑time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating.

Security Clearance:

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Manufactred Options Restricts and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting‑edge defence products. You’ll be working on the research, design and testing of cutting‑edge radio‑frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems, with a focus on utilising your hands‑on experience to carry out modifications or rapid prototypes where required.

We need a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for electronic engineering. The role would ideally suit someone who is comfortable carrying out hands‑on testing and modifications to boards while having a লক্ষ্য background in RF design.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (eg, 30 MHz to 30 GHz, including momentos: LNA Amplifier, high‑power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design, etc)
• RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)
• Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory
• Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault‑finding and the use of RF test equipment including spectrum analysers, power meters & VNAs
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power‑supply design
Experience using RF design tools (eg, Microwave Office), including layout.
• Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation and report‑writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly any problems, solutions or results to the team and customer.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereigntyális not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: gender equality, pride, menopause matters, parents and carers, armed forces, ethnic diversity, neurodiversity, disability and more.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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