Snr RF Engineer

Allied Universal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company in Leicester seeks an RF Engineer for the design and development of embedded hardware for offender monitoring equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in low-power wireless systems and significant RF knowledge. The role involves supporting product development and ensuring compliance with standards. A strong understanding of electronic design and firmware is essential for the position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in low-power, microcontroller-driven wireless systems.
• Excellent electronic and hardware design skills.
• Fundamental firmware knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to RF design and development of embedded hardware for offender monitoring equipment.
• Evaluate and analyze third-party software designed to enhance embedded systems development.
• Provide technical support to operations and production teams.

Skills

Excellent electronic and hardware design skills

At least 5 years' experience in low-power, microcontroller-driven wireless systems

Fundamental firmware knowledge

Significant Altium product knowledge

Significant RF knowledge applied in commercial designs

Knowledge of RF simulation tools

Job description

Overview

RF Engineer required for design, development, testing and approvals of short-range RF embedded devices for both the existing portfolio and the future roadmap. The role also involves researching new technologies, evaluating new development tools/processes and providing support and assistance in all RF matters.

Responsibilities

• Primarily contributing to the RF design and development of embedded hardware for offender monitoring equipment.
• Work within embedded development team to help identify current areas of concern in the design process.
• Evaluate and analyse third-party software designed to enhance embedded systems development.
• Support efforts that ensure new products quickly reach the market.
• Develop new IP and ensure that it can be protected by following IP documentation and confidentiality processes.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of the technology sectors applicable to the company\'s current and future products.
• Ensure that all designs are fully documented and archived.
• Help ensure that all designs are fully type approved and meet all aspects of functionality and performance defined in the specifications.
• Provide technical support to operations and production teams to ensure product designs are understood and can be correctly manufactured, tested and maintained.
• Providing frequent updates on task progress with estimates of time elapsed and engineering effort required to complete assigned project tasks.

Qualifications

• Essential
• Excellent electronic and hardware design skills.
• At least 5 years\' experience in low-power, microcontroller-driven wireless systems.
• Fundamental firmware knowledge.
• Significant Altium product knowledge.
• Significant RF knowledge applied in commercial designs.
• Knowledge of RF simulation tools.

Desirable

• History of driving hardware development process changes.
• Embedded C programming experience.
• High volume product development.
• Proven RF design capabilities.
• Familiarity with approvals processes.