Contract RF Systems Engineer

Contract RF Systems Engineer - initial 1-2 months with possible extensions to 1-2 years.

Job purpose:
To take a technical lead role in the bid phase of a hardware-in-the-loop RF design project for Electronic Warfare applications; technologies including RF design, electronic design, Real Time FPGA-based modelling, software design and Simulink. To take a detailed System Requirement and generate a design concept with estimates (and rationalised basis of estimate) and programme planning. Provide the input to make/buy decisions, source best value solutions/suppliers, provide statements of work/specifications and obtain firm fixed quotes from suppliers. Assist with the compilation of a risk register and mitigation strategy.

Experience
- RF system design
- Specification/design of RF systems operating up to 18 GHz
- Proven experience in writing winning technical proposals
- Proven experience in producing accurate manpower and materials estimates
- Proven experience in identifying technical risks and mitigation strategies

Knowledge and Skills
- Familiarity with high sampling rate ADC/DAC technology
- Knowledge of DSP techniques and hardware

Desirable
- Systems including FPGA technology
- Hardware in the loop applications
- Real Time applications
- Understanding of EW techniques

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and able to gain UK security clearance

Connectus Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.