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Senior RF Electronics Engineer

Great Chesterford
5 days ago
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A Senior RF Electronics Engineer with good RF, Microwave and analogue design skills 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 Electronics Engineer will be qualified to MEng level in Electronic Engineering or a similar discipline and will bring 6+ years post-graduate experience in designing RF based circuits, ideally relating to radio systems or radar technology.

The Senior RF Electronics Engineer will ideally possess:

  • A minimum of a MEng in Electronic Engineering or similar subject.

  • Several years’ post-graduate RF based circuit design experience.

  • Knowledge of Microwave, RF and analogue design and simulation.

  • Developing products from conception through to manufacture.

  • Experience with radio and/or radar systems.

  • Experience of mm-wave frequency design.

    As a key member of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you’ll 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.

    Due to the sensitive nature of some projects, UK Security Clearance is required (British Nationals only). A competitive salary package will be offered depending on your level of experience plus Hybrid working (3 days minimum in office / 2 WFH), a company bonus scheme, private medical cover, 25 days holiday and more

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