RF Systems Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a RF Systems Engineer on an initial 6 -month contract. The RF Systems Engineer will join a team who is responsible for the satellite communication terminals products which include antenna equipment and management software. The primary focus is for the development and sustainment of naval antennas for the maritime domain.

Role: RF Systems Engineer
Pay: 50 per day Via Umbrella
Location: Portsmouth
Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: Security Clearance Required

Essential Responsibilities

• Produce a specification from an RF (Radio Frequency) or Microwave requirement that defines frequencies of operation.
• Define input and output interfaces.
• Define performance criteria and define how to validate and verify performance by specifying a test strategy.
• Produce System Diagrams and define RF budgets through an entire Rx / Tx chain.
• Validate an RF design.

Essential Skills:

• RF Knowledge

• The demonstrated ability to master the design and/or perform analysis of circuits in the RF (Radio Frequency), Microwave and mm Wave frequency range.
• Knowledge of methods with respect to:

• EM field theory and general RF theory;
• general RF circuit design; tools for 3D as well as 2.5D circuit design;
• material characteristics and behaviour at RF frequencies;
• RF measurement techniques;
• environmental effects on RF units.

• Ability to provide sufficient detailed data and information about system elements to enable the implementation consistent with architectural entities as defined in models and views of the system architecture and in accordance with the allocated requirements
• Ability to verify the compliance of a detailed design solution toward baseline of validated requirements for a single sub-system / equipment / component / module.
• Ability to work closely sharing both industrial and functional design view, from the very early stages of the design through the serial production phase and up to the in- service life of the product (whole product lifecycle), working in close collaboration between the Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and any other disciplines involved throughout the whole product lifecycle and/or in the Multifunctional Team (MFT).
• Understand the organization, infrastructure, constraints and limitations of Program industrial planning, supported by Quality/supply chain.
• Understand global systems/products and their interdependencies during industrialization phase.
• Educated to at least Degree Level or equivalent in a recognised engineering discipline as recognised by the IET.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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