Description
Key duties and responsibilities:
*To take ownership of develop for new radio products (UHF and VHF transceivers) which meet specifications, are suitable for mass production and support them through the full product life cycle.
*Develop specifications, architectural designs and optimise performance of RF discrete circuitry in areas such as VCOs, synthesisers, filters, PAs, receivers.
*Generate project timescales, work plans and report to the technical manager.
*Lead RF design and development activities for permanent and contract staff.
*Integrate with other staff members on Baseband, DSP, ATE and Mechanical disciplines in design, troubleshooting and problem resolution activities.
Key requirements:
*Circa five years of experience in RF design at discrete component level.
*Demonstrable ability to construct prototype circuits, operate test equipment and support design up to and beyond mass production.
*Proven experience of working as part of a multi-disciplined team with other electronic engineers, software developers and mechanical engineers.
*Demonstrable experience of PCB layouts.
*Demonstrable awareness of the latest technologies and practices being used in land mobile communications, and the ability to determine their suitability for new designs.
*Proven understanding of EMC and RF specifications and the ability to apply this knowledge to designs while working to an agreed budget.
Essential
*Circa five years relevant work experience.
*Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
*Ability to work as part of a small team and individually.
*Leadership skills
Desirable
*2.2 (or better) degree in an engineering or related scientific discipline.
*Experience of working on low cost portable equipment