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Filtronic is looking for a Lead RF Engineer to join our team, based at our new state-of-the-art facility in County Durham, UK, to work on a range of exciting products from concept through to production.
With a wide range of design tools, experienced engineers, and in-house RF/mmW manufacturing capabilities, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of new products as part of the Filtronic team.
Our products range from low volume niche opportunity devices to high volume telecommunications and defence equipment.
Purpose of Role:
Responsible for leading the design of RF/mmW elements and systems, ensuring that electrical performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements are met.
The Lead RF Engineer will provide technical leadership at a senior level across design activities, support project delivery, and help develop best practice within the engineering team.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules, and systems within telecommunications and defence products.
- Take technical responsibility for RF/mmW specification, design, simulation, realisation, and verification.
- Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers within the team.
- Carry out system line-up analysis, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacture.
- Support the selection of components, ICs, and MMICs, including liaison with suppliers where required.
- Work closely with mechanical, electronics, PCB layout, manufacturing, and test teams to deliver robust product designs.
- Prepare and review design documentation, including design logbooks, data packs, peer reviews, and design release information.
- Lead and participate in design reviews, identifying and managing technical risks.
- Support design verification and validation, including test specifications, test reports, and reliability testing.
- Support problem solving and fault diagnosis during product introduction and production.
- Ensure designs are delivered in line with project technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
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Requirements
- Relevant Degree or equivalent, preferably in RF, Microwave, Electronics, or Communications Engineering.
- Significant experience in RF/mmW circuit or system design.
- Experience using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, CST, EMPro, or ADS.
- Strong understanding of microwave circuit design, system line-up analysis, tolerance/yield analysis, and design for manufacture.
- Experience of transceiver, amplifier, filter, module, or subsystem design would be beneficial.
- Ability to lead technical activities and support the development of other engineers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to engineering delivery.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
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Benefits
We recognise the value of exceptional talent. That's why this role is backed by an excellent salary and benefits package.
Please call our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair on 07483 917543 (anytime) if you would like to chat about this role or clarify the salary and benefits prior to investing your time applying.
Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist.
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