Raytheon UK is looking for a RF Hardware Engineer to join a successful Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) team within the Global Sensors Mission Area, creating RF GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Systems for the military spanet.

The RF Hardware Engineer will be able to broaden their knowledge and make their span on a broad and varied range of product designs. They will be expected to assist in the integration of these designs into product being the focal point for the complete solution. They will have the opportunity to support engineering solutions, overseeing the integration of contributions from all other engineering disciplines – including systems, hardware, mechanical, software, safety and reliability. This is the ideal opportunity for RF Hardware Engineer who wants to work on exciting technology and product development projects in a collaborative environment whilst increasing their knowledge.

The successful candidate will ideally have some knowledge and or experience in RF products and their design.

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This role includes:

• Developing requirements for new products.

• RF hardware design and development– From the initial concept stage, developing these concepts through to final production and certification.

• Design and implement RF test solutions.

• Working within the product hardware team and working with all other engineering disciplines throughout the design cycle, in a collaborative working and shared environment.

• Producing design documentation and reports for project artefacts and deliverables.

• Working with internal customers and the Product Design Authority to help develop and shape the technical requirements design. Then deliver the design to meet the requirements set during product development.

• Interface with suppliers and industry experts.

• Solving complex technical problems on new and existing GPS/GNSS Anti-Jam Products.

Essential Skills:

• A passion for all things RF with a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic environment.
• 2-3 years working experience within an RF position.
• An understanding / some experience in design and layout of RF and analogue micro circuitry.
• An understanding of down conversion and up conversion techniques and processing methods.
• Familiarity with Microwave simulators (Cadence preferred), PCB layout and Mechanical modelling tools.
• An understanding in the use of RF test equipment.
• A knowledge of product design and problem solving within a design for manufacture environment.
• Knowledge of the full system design lifecycle.
• Good team player who is willing to take ownership of problems and actively engages in IPT and group activities.
• An understanding of circuit operation, debug, diagnose and implement fixes.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills. Ability to tailor communications to level and audience at all levels.
• Willing to take ownership as well as positively contributing within cross-disciplined teams.
• Able to prioritise and manage their tasks to ensure all are completed to time and schedule.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Europe and the US.
• Eligible or current holder of SC security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience  in the design of Receiver technologies in the 1-2 GHz band with an emphasis on GPS/GNSS signal.
• Ability to take an overall systems view.
• Experience in stakeholder management and customer interfacing skills.
• Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience in the interpretation of customer specs and end use environments with potential to develop hardware concepts efficiently from limited or vague customer requirements and communicate potential solutions.
• Analytical Engineer who can process data efficiently to provide solutions to problems and communicate the outcomes at all levels.
• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience in using the Mentor Graphics tool suite; xDxX Designer, Constraints Editor, HyperLynx tools such as Signal Integrity & Power Analyser or equivalents would be advantageous.
• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience in analytical skills in circuit simulation (MATLAB, LT Spice)) and thermal analysis.
• Ideally a basic understanding / some experience  in Product Quality Testing and Certification.

Required Education:

• Preferably a minimum of Degree in related subject, preferably in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Applicants will also be considered with a relevant higher national qualification combined with some experience in a RF product design and development and or RF testing with good debugging and repair  experience within an Electronics Product Environment.

Standard Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5 company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold)

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over 2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales. 

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