Senior RF & Analogue Design Engineer

Great Chesterford

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A Senior RF & Analogue Design Engineer will join a thriving Technical Consultancy to work on a complex range of projects from radar systems and advanced robotic systems to sensors and radio communications.
The successful Senior RF & Analogue Design Engineer will be qualified to Degree level in Electronic Engineering or a similar discipline and will bring several years post-graduate experience in designing RF based circuits, ideally relating to radio systems or radar technology.
The Senior RF & Analogue Design Engineer will ideally possess:

A minimum of a BEng/MEng in Electronic Engineering or similar subject.
Several years’ post-graduate RF based circuit design experience.
Analogue design and simulation experience.
Developing products from conception through to manufacture.
Experience with radio and/or radar systems great to see.
As a key member of a multidisciplinary engineering team, the successful Senior RF & Analogue Design Engineer will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, using your technical expertise to find innovative solutions their complex requirements. You’ll bring experience of developing products from concept through to successful design verification.
A competitive salary will be offered depending on experience, with Hybrid working ( normally 3 days office / 2 WFH), Company Bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (+ option to purchase 5 more), Private Healthcare, Pension (employee 5% minimum / employer 10%), Life Assurance (6x salary), Permanent Health Insurance, Long Service awards, cycle to work scheme, Car Lease scheme, free refreshments and more.
Due to the sensitive nature of some projects, UK Security Clearance is required (British Nationals only)

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