SPX Communication Technologies

SPX Communication Technologies

Sr. RF Design Engineer

  • Wappenham, UK

For more than 45 years, TCI has been a market leader in the development of innovative, high-performance communications, spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence systems. TCI’s diverse experience delivers proven solutions for regulatory compliance, monitoring and security, and communications intelligence applications. With advanced spectrum mapping and analytics, data recording capabilities and precision geolocation technology, TCI systems provide vital data for government and military agencies in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) is a leading supplier of long range data links that support real time high resolution video transfer between air and ground users.  In creating products like RF inhibitors and specialized equipment for military and security purposes, we protect ground forces and infrastructure around the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior RF Design Engineer for CommTech (Enterprise Control Systems & TCI), you will have a crucial role in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining Engineering for products within our Battlespace, Datalinks and SMS markets. 

You will be joining a small dynamic team continually designing and developing world class products. As a Senior RF Design Engineer you will join our RF and Hardware group and be involved in the full product lifecycle including requirements, design, test, release and support of RF designs. 

This is an opportunity to work in a fast paced but rewarding environment on RF Technologies across several exciting markets including defense and aviation.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

  1. RF Design including but not limited to:
  • System Architecture (RF)
  • RF Simulation
  • Schematic capture, PCB Layout and Footprint/symbol Creation (Altium)
  • Scoping of new systems and technologies both for feasibility and product design.
  • Managing of external design houses and resource as required.
  • Working together with the Engineering Team to design and create products.
  1. Technical Support and Testing
  • Production and Manufacturing assistance as required.
  • Trouble shooting of hardware and system issues seen from all areas of the business.
  • Self-testing and troubleshooting of your own design and development work.
  • Completion and lead of Design Reviews if required.
  • Attending Project meetings when required.
  • Verification of designs against Requirement Specifications
  • Mentoring of lower grades assigned to your design function as and when needed.
  1. Documentation and Communication including but not limited to;
  • Provide task time estimates and risk considerations to the project manager and/or RF and Hardware group manager.
  • Weekly standup meeting to communicate previous weeks achievements and current weeks priorities.
  • Organise and lead technical projects including being the lead of Preliminary, Interim and Critical Design Reviews as dictated by company procedures.
  • Contribute to department processes and procedures.
  • Creation of design pack documentation.
  • Collaboration and communication with full engineering team including interacting with other Engineering disciplines to achieve department targets.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in an equivalent role
  • The following skills and experience will be required. Candidates are not expected to have experience in all areas;
    • Familiarity and experience with industry tools such as PCB Design Software and RF simulation tools.
    • Knowledge of the latest RF components and technologies
    • Design of linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200 Watts using for example GaN or LDMOS technology
    • Design of RF filters
    • Transmitter and Receiver Design experience
    • LNA, Down-converter and Upconverter design
    • Antenna design
    • A working knowledge of analogue and digital electronics
    • EMC experience.
    • Experience of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, analysers and signal generators.
  • Practical experience of PCB prototype testing and rework.
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Ability to work in a team and interact with other Engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to produce results under pressure.
  • A can-do attitude with a willingness to help others.

Preferred additional Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • A minimum of 7 years experience in an equivalent role.
  • An understanding and experience of design of products aligned with CommTech’s portfolio
  • Experience with Altium Designer
  • Experience with Cadence AWR Microwave Office
  • Experience with Ansys HFSS
  • Electronics experience of switch-mode PSUs, embedded circuitry, glue logic, analogue electronics and EMC circuitry.
  • The following skills and experience would also be beneficial;
    • Experience of designing electronic circuits and sub-assemblies for use in military or airborne applications.
    • Experience of designing for and test/verification MIL-STD’s and DO160.

 Education & Certifications

  • Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering/related subject or equivalent work experience

Security

  • British Citizen or ability to obtain required security clearance (SC).

Travel & Working Environment

  • Travel unlikely.
  • Onsite working including working from home policy (3 office/2 WFH).

Thank you for your interest in our company.

 

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SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

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