RF Designer

Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent

£49.25/hourly PAYE; up to £65/hourly (Umbrella rate)

37 hours; FT (Hybrid 3 DPW)

Site: Stevenage

The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, are looking for an experienced RF Designer to work on the research, design, and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for integration into complex weapons systems. The successful candidate will use their hands-on experience to perform modifications or rapid prototypes where required.

What we're looking for:

Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (e.g., 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)
RF design experience for harsh environments (EMC, vibration, thermal)
Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the onsite laboratory
Excellent practical skills including soldering, fault finding and the use of RF test equipment including Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters & VNAs
Good knowledge of digital, analogue, and power supply design
Experience using RF design tools (e.g., Microwave Office), including layout.
Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

What you'll get to do as a RF Designer:

The selected candidate will be part of a proactive team who will use their initiative and is passionate about electronic engineering. The role interfaces with various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority, and other functional groups, which is managed effectively to ensure the designs are produced promptly and blend into the different parts of the system.

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

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