RF / Microwave Engineer

RF Engineer

Hybrid Working

Greater Manchester

Circa £50K pa + excellent benefits

We have a brand new role for an RF Engineer / Microwave Engineer, to join our client’s multidisciplinary NPI team on a permanent basis. 

This role will suit an engineer who enjoys getting hands-on, solving complex problems and seeing their designs become real products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new RF electronics and amplifiers and take designs from concept through implementation, troubleshooting and documentation.
• Deliver complete RF hardware development, including circuit architecture, component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout and BOM creation.

• Perform RF measurements and characterisation of modules, circuits and components.
• Collect accurate, conclusive test data and turn it into clear engineering conclusions and actionable improvements.
• Analyse experimental data and use evidence-based engineering to guide design decisions.
• Troubleshoot existing and legacy RF designs, identifying root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production, collaborating with operators and technicians to solve problems and remove barriers to success.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively to demanding deadlines.

Skills / Experience Required

• BSc or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Practical experience working within an NPI, product development or manufacturing engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience taking an electronic design from concept through development and into production.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with everyone from experienced engineers to non-technical production staff.
• Strong knowledge of HF/VHF semiconductors, RF components and their manufacturers.
• Understanding of Class C, D and E amplifier operation.
• Experience with high-frequency PCB design techniques and RF layout.
• Experience designing high-power discrete-component matching networks.
• Understanding of FCC/CE testing and certification requirements.

Please contact Tahanee Twist at Morson for further information, or apply with an upto date CV.