RF Engineer

5 months ago

Livingston, United Kingdom Plexus Full time

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience. 

Who we are and what we do? 

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. 
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

The Role

We are currently looking for an RF Engineer to join our growing Hardware team in our Livingston/Bathgate Design centre.

What you will do?

You will serve as the go-to person for everything related to RF design and test development in the EMEA region. You will be responsible for successful hardware development for a range of applications in healthcare, life sciences and space sectors from communications, microwave heating to RF sensing and intelligence. Projects range from proof-of-concept through to manufacturing and operational use. This is a very dynamic role: While there will be times that it you will be focused on RF front-end design, there will also be periods that you will draw on your deep understanding of your RF knowledge to lead development t of test solutions. Additionally, you will be able to direct and train the test engineers to support the testing activities and any debugging needed. You will be able to derive technical performance specifications from high level use cases, even if these are not well defined. You will be able to work well with customers and internal stakeholders to understand use cases and communicate ideas. You will be able to collaborate well with other technical specialists and enable them to contribute to the design process.

What we are looking for? (Skills and experience)

We are seeking an experienced and versatile RF Engineer to join our team in Bathgate location (Livingston Design centre). The successful candidate will be a hands-on professional with expertise in RF engineering, willing to contribute to various tasks including quoting, design and development, testing, and debugging. The role will involve working closely with Product Development, Product Commercialization, and Manufacturing teams before we can expand the RF team.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with customer and cross-functional teams to develop product requirements and design specificationsDesign and develop RF and wireless systems and componentsCapture RF test requirements for characterization and performance verificationDevelop test plans, procedures, and reports for RF systems and componentsConduct lab test including over the air RF chamber testingProvide technical expertise and guidance to engineers in the test engineering teamSupport business development team on quoting for new business opportunities and participate in bid development

Requirements:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldAt least 5 years of experience in RF engineering, with hands on experience on testingStrong understanding of RF circuit design principlesGood understanding of antennas, waveforms, signal processingExperience with electronically steered antenna arrays design is desiredExperience of EM and large-signal RF simulation design tools (e.g. HFSS, CST, ADS, Altium, PCB tools)Experience with RF lab equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal analyzersKnowledge of RF chamber testing, calibration, and performance verification techniquesExcellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skillsAbility to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Why you will love it? 

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. 

At Plexus, you will find:

A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

Bespoke development plan

Online learning and formal development programs

Full-time, permanent employment contract

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) 

Paid family leave

Private medical insurance

Group income protection insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme 

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer time off

Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

Life assurance

Occupational health

Vision care discounts

Discount schemes 

Company sick pay scheme 

Onsite gym/ discounted gym 

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences. 

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