RF Electronics Engineer

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence technology is seeking skilled engineers in RF PCB design to tackle challenging projects. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation, the role offers the chance to develop both technical skills and project management capabilities. Situated near Cambridge, the job is completely office-based, emphasizing collaboration and contribution to key projects in communications and RADAR.

Benefits

Generous employee contribution pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Access to social and sports clubs

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Significant industrial experience in RF PCB design and characterisation.
• Strong skills with RF design tools.
• Strong commercial and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative environment with scientists and engineers.
• Contribute to client meetings and tendering processes.
• Engage in technical challenges related to communications and RADAR.

Skills

RF PCB design

RF design tools

Commercial skills

Communication skills

Education

Top degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

ADS

CST

Job description

This team of scientists and engineers work on cutting-edge defence projects using their combined skills in electronics, mechanics and software to solve challenges key to retaining the UKs position in the world. While projects are kept secret for good reason, you can expect to be working in areas such as communications, remote sensing and RADAR amongst others. With the face of warfare changing almost daily, this is both an exciting and challenging time to join.

You will be working in well-equipped office and laboratory space outside Cambridge in a work environment that empowers you from day one. Their flat corporate structure has resulted in a strong culture of teamwork and innovation within the company and provides many opportunities for career development, be that furthering your technical skills or developing project management and team leadership skills. You will also be expected to take a full part in client meetings and contribute to tendering processes for new projects.

Requirements:

• Significant industrial experience in RF PCB design and characterisation
• Strong skills with RF design tools such as ADS or CST
• Top degree in Electronics Engineering or similar
• Strong commercial and communications skills

While not strictly required, additional industrial experience in any of the following areas would be desirable: RADAR, communications, microwave RF, high speed digital PCBs, antenna design, DSP, electronics test, or scripting for test and modelling.

Alongside a top salary, benefits include a generous employee contribution pension scheme, enhanced parental leave and access to a wide range of social and sports clubs including an on-site gym. Please note, due to the nature of the work carried out, this is an office-based role with no options for hybrid working.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

Recommend for £250 - see www.ecmselection.co.uk/tell-a-friend for details.