RF Systems Architect
6 Month Contract
Swindon
My client is designing an innovative new range of RF, microwave, and optical solutions for SatCom, cellular, and defence markets. The Systems Architect role will define, specify, and architect a wide range of
new products, and ultimately demonstrate their compliance to user's needs.
Role:
This role is to be responsible for the solution architecture of new product developments
undertaken by the engineering team. The role will include, but not be limited to:
Drafting of technical proposals
Research of solution viability
Requirements capture and database management
Feature specification, functional design, and interface control
Integrated product test and completion of factory acceptance reports.
As the successful candidate you will expand current product lines and develop next
generation architectures to dislodge incumbent solutions. The role will immediately engage on
development of:
X / Ku / Ka-band optical convertor architectures
Proof of concept and product definition for radio signal matrices
Radio transceiver antenna remoting
Electronic threat detection, location, and defeat
Q/V-band optical conversion
Implementation of RF transport protocols for digitisation and distribution over fibre
The role will have a high level of technical autonomy when defining and proposing solutions and
will also be required to work as part of a larger team. Secondary functions of the role may
include:
Schematic entry and PCB layout
Cost estimation for special project tender responses
Advanced test and characterisation of existing product
Enhancement of internal engineering processes and supporting quality documents.
Skills / experience / qualifications:
It is essential you have:
An electronics degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years of equivalent experience
Experience producing RF systems architectures
Practical experience of characterising RF systems
Expertise with circuit simulation software (Microwave Office, ADS, Serenade, SPICE)
Proven ability using PCB layout tools (Orcad, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Altium, PADS)
Knowledge of architecting embedded software systems for custom hardware solutions
It is desirable you have: Experience with military VHF/UHF line-of-sight tactical radios and
UHF MilSatCom
Experience of defining requirements for FPGA / ASIC designs
Familiarity with electronic countermeasures and device: stimulation, detection, and
location
Experience of designing open system architectures such as OpenVPX & OpenCPI.
Practical experience of converting signals between analogue and digital domains
Practical knowledge of antenna design and signal propagation principles
Please apply within and I will call you back to discuss in length.
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