RF Design Engineer

4 days ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced RF Design Engineer to join our team in Stevenage. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for the research, design, and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an RF Design engineer with proven practical design experience for cutting edge defence products. You will work on the research, design, and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into our complex weapons systems, with a focus on utilising your hands-on experience to carry out modifications or rapid prototypes where required.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (e.g., 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)
  • RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)
  • Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory
  • Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding, and the use of RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters & VNAs
  • Good knowledge of digital, analogue, and power supply design
  • Experience using RF design tools (e.g., Microwave Office), including layout
  • Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test
  • Strong communicator with excellent presentation and report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly any problems, solutions, or results to the team and customer
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £65,000 per annum, plus benefits including company bonus, pension, overtime opportunities, flexi-leave, enhanced parental leave, and training and development opportunities.



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