RF Hardware Engineer

Raytheon UK is looking for a RF Hardware Engineer to join a successful Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team within the Global Sensors Mission Area, creating RF GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Systems for the military market.

The RF Hardware Engineer will be able to broaden their knowledge and make their mark on a broad and varied range of product designs. They will be expected to assist in the integration of these designs into product being the focal point for the complete solution. They will have the opportunity to support engineering solutions, overseeing the integration of contributions from all other engineering disciplines – including systems, hardware, mechanical, software, safety and reliability. This is the ideal opportunity for RF Hardware Engineer who wants to work on exciting technology and product development projects in a collaborative environment whilst increasing their knowledge.

The successful candidate will ideally have some knowledge and or experience in RF products and their design.

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This role includes:

• Developing requirements for new products.

• RF hardware design and development– From the initial concept stage, developing these concepts through to final production and certification.

• Design and implement RF test solutions.

• Working within the product hardware team and working with all other engineering disciplines throughout the design cycle, in a collaborative working and shared environment.

• Producing design documentation and reports for project artefacts and deliverables.

• Working with internal customers and the Product Design Authority to help develop and shape the technical requirements design. Then deliver the design to meet the requirements set during product development.

• Interface with suppliers and industry experts.

• Solving complex technical problems on new and existing GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Products.

Essential Skills:

• A passion for all things RF with a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic environment.
• 2-3 years working experience within an RF position.
• An understanding / some experience in design and layout of RF and analogue micro circuitry.
• An understanding of down conversion and up conversion techniques and processing methods.
• Familiarity with Microwave simulators (Cadence preferred), PCB layout and Mechanical modelling tools.
• An understanding in the use of RF test equipment.
• A knowledge of product design and problem solving within a design for manufacture environment.
• Knowledge of the full system design lifecycle.
• Good team player who is willing to take ownership of problems and actively engages in IPT and group activities.
• An understanding of circuit operation, debug, diagnose and implement fixes.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills. Ability to tailor communications to level and audience at all levels.
• Willing to take ownership as well as positively contributing within cross-disciplined teams.
• Able to prioritise and manage their tasks to ensure all are completed to time and schedule.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe and the US.
• Eligible or current holder of SC security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience  in the design of Receiver technologies in the 1-2 GHz band with an emphasis on GPS/GNSS signal.
• Ability to take an overall systems view.
• Experience in stakeholder management and customer interfacing skills.
• Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience in the interpretation of customer specs and end use environments with potential to develop hardware concepts efficiently from limited or vague customer requirements and communicate potential solutions.
• Analytical Engineer who can process data efficiently to provide solutions to problems and communicate the outcomes at all levels.
• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience in using the Mentor Graphics tool suite; xDxX Designer, Constraints Editor, HyperLynx tools such as Signal Integrity & Power Analyser or equivalents would be advantageous.
• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience in analytical skills in circuit simulation (MATLAB, LT Spice)) and thermal analysis.
• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience  in Product Quality Testing and Certification.

Required Education:

• Preferably a minimum of Degree in related subject, preferably in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Applicants will also be considered with a relevant higher national qualification combined with some experience in a RF product design and development and or RF testing with good debugging and repair  experience within an Electronics Product Environment.

Standard Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5 company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold)

Diversity:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.

Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Womens Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists, Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant ‘Gold Award’ Employee Recognition.

Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers.