RF Engineer
Executive Placements · Kensington
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Start free — we apply for you →The Opportunity We are seeking a technically strong RF Engineer with experience in RF and microwave design, analogue/digital electronics and product development . This role will suit an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and taking products from concept and simulation through to prototype, testing, verification and production .
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and optimise RF and microwave circuits and systems.
- Perform RF circuit analysis, modelling and simulation.
- Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts and RF designs.
- Conduct RF measurements, testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding.
- Work with antennas, transmission lines, filters, amplifiers, oscillators and RF front-end circuitry.
- Perform laboratory testing using equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal generators, network analysers and oscilloscopes.
- Analyse test results and implement design improvements.
- Support prototype development, integration and verification.
- Develop technical specifications, test procedures and engineering documentation.
- Investigate RF performance issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with electronic, embedded software, mechanical and systems engineers.
- Assist with design reviews, product qualification and compliance testing.
- Support the transition of designs from development into manufacturing.
- Provide technical input into projects and contribute to continuous product improvement.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng / BSc / BTech in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering or a related field.
- 38 years' relevant RF engineering experience , depending on seniority.
- Strong understanding of RF and microwave engineering principles.
- Experience with RF circuit design and simulation.
- Practical experience with RF test and measurement equipment.
- Experience with PCB design and electronic hardware development .
- Strong analogue and digital electronics knowledge.
- Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and technical specifications.
- Experience troubleshooting complex electronic/RF systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
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