Radio Frequency Design Engineer

RF Designer - £75 per hour (Umbrella) - 12 months+ - Stevenage We are recruiting for RF Designers for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage, this is a hybrid role with 3 days a week on site, 2 days WFH. Ideally you will have current SC Clearance, if not you must be eligible to obtain it. The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential. Collaborative working with other functions, in particular Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems. Skillset required: Individuals will be able to demonstrate a significant number of the following attributes: Proven relevant RF electronics design experience (likely to be the design of 3 or 4 complex RF electronic items using the latest technologies), preferably for harsh environments (EMC, Vibration, thermal). Can guide the design implementation of RF Electronics Receiver/Transmit amplifier chains, filters and frequency synthesisers over the 30Mhz to 30GHz range. Software Defined Radios of good advantage. Knowledge and proven best practice design of power supplies and digital interfaces for use in a RF product. Proven ability to manage the development and delivery of RF electronic equipment including associated technologies through all stages of the development process Ideally degree qualified Planning and organisation skills with a record of delivering to time and cost Strong negotiating and influencing skills Self-starter with drive, energy and enthusiasm and a clear focus on delivery and results NB: This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35