Senior RF Engineer

Senior RFEngineer

Location -Harlow

Contract -Permanent

Hours - Fulltime 37hrs

Summary

RaytheonUK is looking for an experienced and high performing RF Engineer tojoin a successful Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT)team within the Global Sensors Mission Area, creating RF GPS/GNSSAnti-Jam Systems for the military market. The role will be based atRaytheon's Harlow facility and the successful candidate will reportdirectly to the APNT RF Hardware Engineering SectionLead.

This is a creative andstimulating role offering development opportunities and the chanceto work alongside our highly skilled technicalteam.

The RF Hardware Engineer will be able maketheir mark on a broad and varied range of product designs and willbe expected to assist in the integration of these designs intoproduct being the focal point for the complete solution. They willhave the opportunity to support engineering solutions, overseeingthe integration of contributions from all other engineeringdisciplines - including systems, hardware, mechanical, software,safety and reliability.

Aboveall, this is the ideal opportunity for a self-starting RF HardwareEngineer who wants to work on exciting technology and productdevelopment projects in a collaborative environment. The successfulcandidate will have demonstrated competence in RF product designfor challenging environments and design for high volume techniques.The home office location will be based at Harlow with attendance onsite expected in line with Raytheon's hybrid workingmodel.

Thisrole includes:

* Developingrequirements for new products

* RF hardwaredesign and development with technical leadership - From the initialconcept stage, developing these concepts through to finalproduction and certification.

* Design andimplement RF test solutions.

* Working within theproduct hardware team and working with all other engineeringdisciplines throughout the design cycle, in a collaborative workingand shared environment.

* Producing designdocumentation and reports for project artefacts anddeliverables.

* Working with Customers and theProduct Design Authority to develop and shape the technicalrequirements design and then manage these requirements through thein order to meet the requirements set during productdevelopment.

* Interface with suppliers andindustry experts.

* Solving complex technicalproblems on new and existing GPS/GNSS Anti-JamProducts.

* Support and mentor junior engineersthrough their activities.

EssentialSkills:

• In depthexperience in design and layout of RF and analogue micro circuitryand micro integration into products for harsh environments andhostile EM conditions.
• Design experience inReceiver technologies in the 1-2 GHz band with an emphasis onGPS/GNSS signal.
• Design experience of downconversion and up conversion techniques and processingmethods.
• Good knowledge of product design andproblem solving within a design for manufactureenvironment.
• Familiarity with Microwavesimulators (Cadence preferred), PCB layout and Mechanical modellingtools.
• Experience in full system designlifecycle and ability to take an overall systemsview.
• Good team player who is willing to takeownership of problems and actively engages in IPT and groupactivities.
• Fully understand circuit operation,debug, diagnose and implementfixes.
• Demonstrable problem solving andanalytical skills, willing to take ownership as well as positivelycontributing within cross-disciplinedteams.
• Able to prioritise and manage theirtasks to ensure all are completed to time andschedule.
• Develop hardware concepts efficientlyfrom limited or vague customer requirements and communicatepotential solutions.
• Experience ininterpretation of customer specs and end useenvironments.
• Good communication skills.Ability to tailor communications to level and audience at alllevels.
• Excellent stakeholder management andcustomer interfacing skills.
• Willingness totravel throughout the UK, Europe and theUS.
• Understands the principles of 6 Sigma andLean Manufacturing.
• Eligible or current holderof SC security clearance.

DesiredSkills:

• Experience ofinterpretation of customer specs and end useenvironments
• Experience in design formanufacture for high volume product.
• Analyticalengineer who can process data efficiently to provide solutions toproblems and communicate the outcomes at alllevels.
• Experience with interfacing to RFcircuitry and high-speed D/A /A/Dconversion
• Experience using the Mentor Graphicstool suite; DX Designer, Constraints Editor, HyperLynx tools suchas Signal Integrity & Power Analyser or equivalents wouldbe advantageous.
• Proven analytical skills incircuit simulation (MATLAB, LT Spice)) and thermalanalysis.
• Product Quality Testing andCertification.
• Experience of working withIndustry standard toolsets for requirement capture, design and taskmanagement (e.g., DOORs, MicrosoftProject).

RequiredEducation:

• Minimum ofDegree in related subject, preferably in Electrical/ElectronicEngineering.
• Proven experience in a productdesign and development role, within an Electronics ProductEnvironment.

About RaytheonUK

With facilities in Broughton,Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester and Manchester alongwith a presence across other customer sites, Raytheon UK isinvested in the British workforce and the development of UKtechnology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people andsupports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier tothe U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest inresearch and development, supporting innovation and technologicaladvances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors,and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of theRaytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the RaytheonIntelligence & Space business

StandardBenefits:

25 days holiday +statutory public holidays

Contributory PensionScheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

6 timessalary 'Life Assurance'

Flexible Benefits schemewith extensive salary sacrifice schemes.

Enhancedsick pay scheme

Enhanced Family FriendlyPolicies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parentalleave.

37hr working week, with an early finishFriday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or sitespecifics arrangements).

Flexible workingarrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on therole) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitmentteam to explore flexible workingpossibilities.

Canteen facilities available atHarlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester &Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot &cold)

RaytheonCareer Development:

Raytheon has awealth of resources available to help you develop your career fromthe moment you join. Activities range from on-line learningmodules, to external training and support for taking professionalqualifications relevant to your role.

Diversity:

Diversityis a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equalopportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employsthe best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforceallows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas andexperiences which supports growing our business and creates anenvironment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts,and networking opportunities and has created Employee ResourceGroups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (YoungEmployees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe),Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride and allwork together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, andall Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless oftheir background.

As a proudcontributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM ArmedForces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and supportto our Armed Forces &Reservists,

Raytheon UK has since been awardedthe prestigious Covenant 'Gold Award' EmployeeRecognition.

Raytheon UKrecognise that our people are the critical factor in our success,and we strive to provide a challenging and rewardingcareers.