Lead RF Design Engineer

Company Description We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.  As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists.

And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.  Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

Job Description An example of some key technologies for our current projects are Software Defined Radio, high-speed networking and ‘hardsec’ but clients often approach us with unique challenges that require a creative outlook and an adaptable skill set.

We are looking for candidates with the following technical skills:

RF Circuit Design and Testing Designing and simulating RF circuits (amplifiers, oscillators, mixers).

Experience with PCB layout for high-frequency signals.

Hands-on testing with spectrum analysers, network analysers, signal generators.

Antenna Design and Measurement Designing, simulating, and optimizing antennas.

Conducting antenna pattern measurements and gain tests.

Wireless Communication Systems Working with protocols and standards (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, 5G, etc.).Familiarity with modulation schemes and multiplexing techniques.

RF simulation software (ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB) for circuit/antenna/system design.

Good experience within wider digital electronics and embedded systems engineering fields

Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product release including demonstrable experience of delivering your designs into service / mass production.

Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UK, EU and US and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable explaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience.

And the following qualities:

Someone not afraid to be ‘Hands-on’ and work with the team to work through challenges from first principles on the bench.

Energy and enthusiasm to take on unfamiliar challenges, coupled with the ability to innovate and think freely.

Enthusiasm to help build the careers of our less experienced engineers.

Qualifications This is a challenging role, so we expect experience to be reinforced by a strong academic background.

Degree qualified – a good degree in electronic engineering or a related subject

The ability to gain UK SC security clearance if not already acquired (in practice, this requires sole UK nationality)
Additional Information Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Quick call with one of our Tech Recruiters – to discuss your application, the role and PA Round 1:
Either a competency or technical interview (60 mins) Round 2:
Either a competency or technical interview, whichever you didn’t do at first round (60 mins) Final round ð:
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