RF/mmW Design Engineer (Multiple positions)

TN United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an RF/mmW Design Engineer to contribute to innovative telecommunications and defense products. This role involves designing RF/mmW elements and systems, ensuring they meet performance and manufacturability standards. You will collaborate with a talented team, utilizing diverse design tools and in-house manufacturing capabilities. If you have a strong background in RF design and a passion for developing cutting-edge technology, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in RF/Communications Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with RF design tools and microwave circuit design essential.

Responsibilities

• Design RF/mmW sub-circuits and systems for telecommunications and defense.
• Create RF/mmW specifications and perform design and simulation.

Skills

RF Design

Microwave Circuit Design

Electromechanical Product Design

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in RF/Communications Engineering

Tools

Microwave Office

CST

EMPro

ADS

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RF/mmW Design Engineer (Multiple positions), Sedgefield

Client: Filtronic

Location: Sedgefield

Job Category: Not specified

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f7680c1737a3

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

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The Company:

Filtronic is seeking an RF Engineer to join our team, working on exciting products from conception to volume production. With diverse design tools, experienced engineers, and in-house RF/mmW manufacturing capabilities, you will develop your skills designing new products as part of the Filtronic team. Our products range from niche low-volume devices to high-volume telecommunications and defense equipment.

Purpose of Role:

Design RF/mmW elements and systems, ensuring electrical performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements are met.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Design and develop RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules, and systems within telecommunications and defense products.
• Create detailed RF/mmW specifications, perform design, simulation, and realization, including:
• Transmission lines
• Filters (various topologies)
• Coupler design
• Synthesizer/multiplier design
• Component selection (ICs/MMICs) and vendor liaison
• Electromechanical product concept design in collaboration with mechanical team
• Design of support electronics and high-frequency PCB layout with electronics/PCB team

Additional responsibilities include system line-up analysis, thermal and reliability assessments, documentation, design verification, and problem-solving during product introduction.

Requirements:

• Relevant Degree (or equivalent), preferably RF/Communications Engineering.
• Experience with RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro, and ADS.
• Proven experience in microwave circuit/system design, including line-up, tolerance/yield analysis, and DFM.
• Experience in transceiver product design.