Avionic Design Engineer Jobs

My client is an established aircraft connectivity / satellite communications business based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
There are now seeking an Advanced RF / Wireless Engineer on a contract basis, to take a leadership role in the design, analysis and development of RF systems and sub-systems for the company's Satellite Communications products.

Main responsibilities of the Advanced RF / Wireless Engineer:

• Work towards becoming the technical lead within a small hardware team responsible for both new product developments and maintaining legacy designs.
• Work with suppliers, contract manufacturers, CAD and software resources to develop and deliver high performance products.
• Manage build states, board revisions and provide hardware support within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide input for requirements gathering, develop designs and test procedures to show compliance.
• Assist in the definition, planning and management of projects for the design, development and manufacture of RF products.
• Contribute to the technology roadmap for growing RF capability for new airspace and UAS/UAV satellite communication
• Implement best practices to manage cost and risk in product development and product manufacturing

Essential candidate experience:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or 10+ years of experience in RF design
• At least 5-years' experience as a RF design engineer in either the Cellular or SATCOM sector
• Technical background in the design of RF signal chains (transmitters, receivers) and frequency synthesis.
• Knowledge of software defined radio architectures.
• Ability to translate high level requirements into circuit board level requirements.
• Experience of mixed signal board designs, SMD and practical soldering skills.
• Ability to generate test plans and run test campaigns including the capture, analysis and interpretation of test data.

Ideal candidate experience:

• Ability to develop software scripts in order to automate design verification testing.
• Ability to analyse and manipulate data in Excel.
• Experience in working with electronics schematic capture and layout packages (particularly Mentor) with multilayer PCBs.
• Experience of digital hardware and power supply design.
• Experience of Antenna design.
• Experience of Microwave Office.
• Ability to work efficiently in cooperation with a multidisciplinary project team.
• Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done

Additional Information:

• Pay rate: £55/hour PAYE only (plus holiday pay in addition)
• Contract length: c. 6 months initially with the possibility of extension
• Free onsite parking
• Candidates MUST already hold the right to live and work in the UK prior to application. No sponsorships will be provided.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.
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