SNR RF Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join their innovative team in Harlow. This exciting role involves developing advanced RF GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Systems for military applications, offering opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with a talented team. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in RF design and problem-solving, contributing to a variety of projects while ensuring high-quality standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and supports professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in RF product design for harsh environments.
• Proven experience in electronics product design and development.

Responsibilities

• Developing requirements for new RF products.
• Leading RF hardware design from concept to production.
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines.

Skills

RF and analogue micro circuitry design

Receiver technologies (1-2 GHz)

Problem-solving and debugging

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

MATLAB

LT Spice

Job description

Raytheon UK is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join the Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team within the Global Sensors Mission Area. The role involves creating RF GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Systems for the military market and is based at Raytheon’s Harlow facility, reporting to the RF Hardware Engineering Section Lead.

This position offers development opportunities and the chance to collaborate with a highly skilled technical team on innovative projects.

The RF Hardware Engineer will contribute to a broad range of product designs, support integration, and serve as a focal point for solutions, overseeing contributions from various engineering disciplines including systems, hardware, mechanical, software, safety, and reliability.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with proven experience in RF product design for challenging environments and high-volume manufacturing. The role requires onsite presence at Harlow, with hybrid working arrangements.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing requirements for new products.
2. Leading RF hardware design and development from concept to production and certification.
3. Designing and implementing RF test solutions.
4. Collaborating across engineering disciplines throughout the design cycle.
5. Producing design documentation and reports.
6. Working with customers and design authorities to develop and manage technical requirements.
7. Interfacing with suppliers and industry experts.
8. Solving complex technical problems related to GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam products.
9. Mentoring junior engineers.

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience in RF and analogue micro circuitry design, especially for harsh environments.
• Design experience in Receiver technologies within 1-2 GHz, focusing on GPS/GNSS signals.
• Knowledge of down/up conversion techniques.
• Familiarity with microwave simulators, PCB layout, and mechanical modeling tools.
• Full system design lifecycle understanding.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the UK, Europe, and the US.
• Security clearance eligibility or current holder of SC clearance.

Preferred skills include:

• Interpretation of customer specifications and end-use environments.
• Design for manufacture experience for high-volume products.
• Experience with RF interfacing, high-speed D/A and A/D conversions.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Mentor Graphics, MATLAB, LT Spice, etc.

Minimum educational requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in electronics product design and development.

Raytheon UK offers a range of benefits, including holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexible benefits, and support for professional development. The company values diversity and inclusion, actively promoting an inclusive work environment and supporting the Armed Forces community.