Red Eagle Recruitment (AGY) are looking to recruit a permanent RF Engineer for our Electronic & Design manufacturing client. To apply please send an up to date CV.

Job Specification for RF Engineer 2018

Role overview:



A position is available within an electronics design and manufacturing centre based in Herne bay in Kent. As part of a 15 man multi-disciplined engineering team the role will be responsible for RF design, modelling and verification of RF linked products designed for use in the Fire and Security industry. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated project team assigned to the development of a family of products. The products under development are subject to a framework of European harmonised regulatory standards.



Skills and experience that would help with this role:



A suitable university degree and at least 2 years experience in RF design.
Alternatively at least 5 years experience of RF design in sub-GHz band without an equivalent qualification.
Strong knowledge of different radio systems and radio communication protocols (proprietary and non-proprietary).
Strong knowledge of modulation scheme options and strengths and weaknesses in their use.
Experience working with short range devices (SRDs).
Good understanding of antenna types and integration into bespoke design solutions.
PCB antenna design in complex and physically small products where PCB size is typically lower than a wavelength.
Experience with filter and transceiver matching.
Experienced with RF testing equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators and VNAs (Network analyzers) to 6GHz.
Experience with FSK modulated multiple device systems, point-multipoint.
Experience with anechoic test chambers and shielded rooms found in a typical RF laboratory environment.
Designing to European product standards/directives.

Understanding and experience working with the radio equipment directive (RED).
Knowledge of EN300220 testing techniques including sensitivity measurements and ERP.
Knowledge of UK and European band usage regulations.
Sound knowledge of EMC test requirements and processes.
Experience with non-propritary technologies such as Bluetooth, wifi, Zigbee and IoT technologies etc.
Good knowledge of good practice PCB layout and electrical circuit design for RF circuits.
A good understanding of digital hardware design.
Design of low current battery powered RF designs/products.
Typical transceiver families used:
Semtech SX12xx series
Texas Instruments CC11xx series
AXSEM 50xx series

Experience with ANSYS HFSS or equivalent model based design tools.
Comfortable working with basic scripting for test automation and chipset configuration.
Demonstration of commitment to continuing professional development.
Ability to accurately estimate timescales and regularly report progress to project team leaders.
Good design practice and report writing skills.
Able to work independently and interface with external test laboratories and outside business units as required by the role.