Sofant Technologies
RF System Engineer
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RF System Engineer - Edinburgh, UK
Reporting to: RF System Manager
Company Description
Sofant Technologies Ltd is a highly innovative technology company based in the heart of Edinburgh. We are a growing company with a talented team of around 40 people. We are in the process of launching a satellite communications terminal which is industry-leading in terms of Size, Weight, Power consumption and Cost (SWAP-C).
Sofant has developed a low-cost phased array antenna platform which solves fundamental power consumption and heat problems in high frequency antenna systems. We are an ambitious later stage start-up which has received £20m in private equity and grant funding. Sofant is targeting a $11B market opportunity in satellite communications and in the future, it will target 5G and 6G applications with the same platform.
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Description
The System Engineer is responsible for the top-level specification of Sofant phased arrays. This will involve system simulation, algorithm development and specification writing.
Responsibilities
The core responsibilities include:
- Create detailed system requirements based on customer requirements
- Ensure requirements meet all relevant regulatory requirements
- Define RF system board layout floorplan and layout strategies
- Lead RF system integration and debug activity at board level
- Develop algorithms for control of RF blocks
- Collaborate with Digital hardware and software team to integrate and validate algorithms
- Develop test and calibration strategies for sub-assemblies of complete array
Essential
- Bachelor/Master of Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge and experience of RF and System Modelling
- Knowledge and experience creating algorithms to control complex systems
- Knowledge and experience of System integration, prototyping, measurement and transfer to production
- Demonstrated ability of working independently with minimal supervision
- High levels of energy and the ability to work with both commercial and technical employees
- Have analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills
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Desirable
- Knowledge and experience with PCB layout for complex systems
- Knowledge and experience with link budget calculations
- Knowledge and experience with Keysight SystemVue
- PhD or Masters in RF Systems or Communications Theory
Location
Company Description
Sofant Technologies Ltd is a company registered in Scotland (SC409777)
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