RF Design Engineer

Matchtech; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an RF Design engineer to work on research, design and testing of RF technology for integration into weapons systems at our Stevenage site. The role emphasises practical RF design across a wide frequency range and hands-on testing in our onsite lab.

You will contribute to design proving tests, modifications and rapid prototypes, with a strong focus on EMC, vibration and thermal considerations. A hybrid working pattern is offered with on-site collaboration as required.

Qualifications

• Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (eg, 30MHz to 30GHz).
• 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 RF test equipment use (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 design for manufacture/test.
• Strong communicator with presentation and report writing skills; communicate findings clearly to team and customer.

Responsibilities

• Carry out RF design and testing for defence products.
• Modify boards and develop rapid prototypes as required.
• Perform hands-on testing in the onsite laboratory.
• Communicate problems, solutions and results to the team and customer.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for design for manufacture and test.

Skills

RF design

Soldering

Fault finding

Test equipment

Communication skills

Tools

Microwave Office

Spectrum Analyser

Power Meters

VNAs

Job description

We have a 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.

The opportunity:

We're 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 strong 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, 30MHz to 30GHz, including 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.

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

Dynamic (hybrid) working

Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary 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

Restrictions 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.