RF Digital Waveform Design Engineer

Description:

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an RF Digital Waveform Design Engineer to join them on an initial 6-month basis. The role holder will be part of a dynamic team, developing high speed circuits. You will need to have broad skills in mixed-signal electronic design with an appreciation of radar systems and also good understanding of programmable devices (FPGAs/CPLDs). The engineer must have a high degree of enthusiasm and a determination to deliver products to the right standard within the required timescales.

Role: RF Digital Waveform Design Engineer
Pay: £75ph via Umbrella
Location: Stevenage, Hybrid working.
Contract: 6 months (possible extension)
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: SC Clearance

Responsibilities:

Rapid design and development of analogue & high-speed digital circuits which will be used in multimode seeker applications
Perform development test and integration activities on circuits and sub-assemblies in accordance with all relevant processes, standards and requirements
Produce and maintain test documentation associated with seeker hardware, including specifications, development test schedules and test result sheets.
Interact with internal customers and suppliers to understand circuit design requirements, volume constraints and environmental specifications so that the final design is compliant with the overall requirements
Oversee the transition of development hardware into series production, including robustness testing and qualification testing
Perform technical investigations to provide data for problem assessment, design improvements and support development of solutions to technical issues
Provide technical advice and assistance in to engineering managerSkillset/experience required:

Candidates must have experience of the following:

Analogue & High-speed Digital Circuit Design
Design, Simulation & Layout using Zuken
FPGA/CPLD Circuit Design and Simulation using Xilinx ISE, Vivado, Libero, and others
Perform design proving test and trials in laboratory
Diagnose hardware problems using various methods, e.g. visual inspection, signal/data analysis in design
Knowledge of mixed signal board techniques
Awareness of manufacturing techniques and capabilities
Appreciation of mechanical design & module packaging
Clear understanding of engineering tools, processes and procedures
Be conversant with design tools including Zuken, Orcad, LTSpice, and others
Be able to write high quality test requirements and test reports
Generate plan of activities
Consistent ability to deliver required output within agreed timescales
Ideally degree qualified or equivalent with modules relating to RF or electronics
Essential to be able to build good working relationships with team members and external departments, suppliers and customers
Essential to have some experience of product lifecycles from concept through to production.
Essential be to be able to produce high quality written reports
Desirable to have radar experience with hardware implementation