RF Engineer

Job description Company Overview

Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets.

We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

• an experienced RF Engineer
• an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer

This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer.

You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.

• Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include:
  • Systems
  • Converters
  • Transceivers
  • Frequency measurement systems
  • VCOs and synthesizers
  • Detector Log Video Amplifiers
  • Limiters and Switches
  • Low Noise Amplifiers
• Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
• Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
• Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
• Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
• Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
• To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• An accomplished RF and Microwave Design Engineer with experience in a broad range of RF design.
• Understanding of mechanical design through development and product transfer.
• Experience in the design of complex RF microwave components, systems and sub-systems used within the Defence, Communications or Aerospace Industry.
• Experience of RF design up to 40GHz.
• Experienced with 3D EM simulation tools CST, HFSS etc.
• Experience with other microwave design tools AWR, ADS etc.
• Assist with the technical classification of products for export.
• Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
• Good communication skills – able to understand and report tasks, risks etc.
• Team working – both with peers and support staff.
• The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum.
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.