Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

At Teledyne, we believe that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mean Opportunity – the opportunity to cherish and celebrate the value of diversity, to bring our full and authentic selves to work and to feel fully involved and respected – and we are committed to this journey. Occupational health and safety and environmental sustainability are also an integral part of our business strategy, and we believe in implementing environmental, health and safety improvements to continually enhance the working environment for staff, visitors and contractors.

What you'll be involved in:

Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and key individual to join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits, Systems and Filters.

Teledyne Microwave design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz.

You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.

Some of the key areas of the role will involve:

• Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;
• Systems
• Converters
• Transceivers
• Frequency measurement systems
• VCOs and synthesizers
• Detector Log Video Amplifiers
• Limiters and Switches
• Low Noise Amplifiers
• Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project
• Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise
• Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured, and planned as a series of engineering tasks
• Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents
• Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure thorough review that the implemented design will meet the product requirement
• To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas

What we're looking for in you:

• An accomplished RF and Microwave Design Engineer with experience in a broad range of RF design
• Understanding of mechanical design through development and product transfer
• Experience in the design of complex RF microwave components, systems and sub-systems used within the Defence, Communications or Aerospace Industry
• Ideally will have design experience of RF design between 500MHz and 40GHz
• Experienced with EM simulation tools for filter design CST, HFSS etc
• Experience with other microwave design tools AWR, ADS etc
• Assist with the technical classification of products for export
• Knowledge of RF Filter design would be of great interest for this role
• Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices
• Good communication skills – able to understand and report tasks, risks etc
• Team working – both with peers and support staff

Due to the nature of the role, you must be eligible to gain UK Security Clearance up to SC level

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)