RF Engineer

Nicholas Associates are excited to be working with one of the UK's biggest manufacturers of Aerospace & Defence Electronics based in West Yorkshire.

We are looking for their next RF Engineer on a full time permanent basis.

We are looking for an experienced and key individual to join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. the company design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.

Main responsibilities for this role will be:

• Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;

o Systems

o Converters

o Transceivers

o Frequency measurement systems

o VCOs and synthesizers

o Detector Log Video Amplifiers

o Limiters and Switches

o Low Noise Amplifiers

• Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project
• Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise
• Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured, and planned as a series of engineering tasks
• Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents
• Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure through review that the implemented design will meet the product requirement
• To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas

What we're looking for in you:

The successful candidate will be able to satisfy the following requirements:

• An accomplished RF and Microwave Design Engineer with experience in a broad range of RF design
• Understanding of mechanical design through development and product transfer
• Experience in the design of complex RF microwave components, systems and sub-systems used within the Defence, Communications or Aerospace Industry
• Ideally will have design experience of RF design between 500MHz and 40GHz
• Experienced with EM simulation tools for filter design CST, HFSS etc
• Experience with other microwave design tools AWR, ADS etc
• Assist with the technical classification of products for export
• Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices
• Good communication skills - able to understand and report tasks, risks etc
• Team working - both with peers and support staff
• The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)