Senior RF Engineer

Senior RF EngineerEdinburgh12-month contract Paying up to 80p/h (Inside IR35) The OpportunityOur client is looking for Senior RF Engineers to join a leading defence technology organisation developing cutting-edge radar systems for modern fighter aircraft, as well as advanced maritime and airborne surveillance platforms. Key ResponsibilitiesAs an RF/Microwave Engineer, you will:Support the full hardware lifecycle from system concept through design, prototyping, test, verification, integration and production support.Develop high-quality RF PCB and module designs using modern microwave technologies.Create test prototypes to validate and verify designs.Carry out detailed design activities from requirements capture through to verification.Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and reports under configuration management.Prepare manufacturing data packs and support subcontractors and manufacturing teams.Work closely with systems, electronics and test engineers to resolve complex integration challenges.Participate in and support design reviews and lifecycle management activities. Essential Skills and ExperienceA degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) is preferred, although closely related disciplines such as Physics will also be considered.Microwave PCB materials and RF design techniquesRF/Microwave subsystem designMicrowave design tools (e.g. AWR, ADS, SystemVue, MATLAB)EM simulation techniques (2D/3D), e.g. CSTGaAs/GaN MMIC ..... full job details .....