Senior RF Design Engineer

SPX; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Towcester seeks a Senior RF Design Engineer to play a crucial role in New Product Introduction and Sustaining Engineering. You'll be part of a dynamic team, responsible for the full product lifecycle, including RF design and technical support. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in RF technologies and a collaborative spirit. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Educational assistance

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Established experience in an equivalent role.
• Familiarity with PCB Design and RF simulation tools.
• Knowledge of the latest RF components and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designing RF systems and managing external design resources.
• Providing technical support for production and manufacturing.
• Documenting designs and leading technical projects.

Skills

RF Design

RF Simulation

Altium

System Architecture

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering or related subject

Tools

PCB Design Software

Cadence AWR Microwave Office

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Overview

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) is a leading supplier of long range data links that support real time high resolution video transfer between air and ground users. In creating products like RF inhibitors and specialized equipment for military and security purposes, we protect ground forces and infrastructure around the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior RF Design Engineer for CommTech (Enterprise Control Systems & TCI), you will have a crucial role in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining Engineering for products within our Battlespace, Datalinks and SMS markets. You will be joining a small dynamic team continually designing and developing world class products. As a Senior RF Design Engineer you will join our RF and Hardware group and be involved in the full product lifecycle including requirements, design, test, release and support of RF designs. This is an opportunity to work in a fast paced but rewarding environment on RF Technologies across several exciting markets including defense and aviation.

Responsibilities

1. RF Design including but not limited to:
2. System Architecture (RF)
3. RF Simulation
4. Schematic capture, PCB Layout and Footprint/symbol Creation (Altium)
5. Scoping of new systems and technologies both for feasibility and product design.
6. Managing of external design houses and resource as required.
7. Working together with the Engineering Team to design and create products.

1. Technical Support and Testing
2. Production and Manufacturing assistance as required.
3. Trouble shooting of hardware and system issues seen from all areas of the business.
4. Self-testing and troubleshooting of your own design and development work.
5. Completion and lead of Design Reviews if required.
6. Attending Project meetings when required.
7. Verification of designs against Requirement Specifications
8. Mentoring of lower grades assigned to your design function as and when needed.

1. Documentation and Communication including but not limited to;
2. Provide task time estimates and risk considerations to the project manager and/or RF and Hardware group manager.
3. Weekly standup meeting to communicate previous weeks achievements and current weeks priorities.
4. Organise and lead technical projects including being the lead of Preliminary, Interim and Critical Design Reviews as dictated by company procedures.
5. Contribute to department processes and procedures.
6. Creation of design pack documentation.
7. Collaboration and communication with full engineering team including interacting with other Engineering disciplines to achieve department targets.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Established experience in an equivalent role
• The following skills and experience will be required. Candidates are not expected to have experience in all areas;
• Familiarity and experience with industry tools such as PCB Design Software and RF simulation tools.
• Knowledge of the latest RF components and technologies
• Design of linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200 Watts using for example GaN or LDMOS technology
• Design of RF filters
• Transmitter and Receiver Design experience
• LNA, Down-converter and Upconverter design
• Antenna design
• A working knowledge of analogue and digital electronics
• EMC experience.
• Experience of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, analysers and signal generators.
• Practical experience of PCB prototype testing and rework.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work in a team and interact with other Engineering disciplines.
• Ability to produce results under pressure.
• A can-do attitude with a willingness to help others.

Preferred additional Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• An understanding and experience of design of products aligned with CommTech’s portfolio
• Experience with Altium Designer
• Experience with Cadence AWR Microwave Office
• Experience with Ansys HFSS
• Electronics experience of switch-mode PSUs, embedded circuitry, glue logic, analogue electronics and EMC circuitry.
• The following skills and experience would also be beneficial;
• Experience of designing electronic circuits and sub-assemblies for use in military or airborne applications.
• Experience of designing for and test/verification MIL-STD’s and DO160.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering/related subject or equivalent work experience

Security

• British Citizen or ability to obtain required security clearance (SC).

Travel & Working Environment

• Travel unlikely.

• Onsite working including working from home policy (3 office/2 WFH).

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How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.