Radio Frequency Engineer

Matchtech Group

  • Hertfordshire
  • £500-600 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We are looking for ambitious engineers with a growth mind-set to join our team. If you are the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts while being a part of a collaborative and driven team.Key skills required for this roleRadior Frequency, RF Design, RF Test, RF, System performance analysis, Interface debugging, system integration, Software design requirements, hardware design requirements, real-time applications, Linux, C++, RF Hardware, Raspberry Pi,ImportantPosition subject to security clearance and proof of 5-year UK residency.Job descriptionThe opportunity:The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA's Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to 'fire missiles indoors'.As a HWIL RF engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment and working with multi-disciplinary teams to combine RF, electronics engineering and software development to produce new capabilities that enable the HWIL team to run new simulations.You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the simulation and missile's behaviourWhat we're looking for from you:
  • Radio Frequency design and testing
  • System performance analysis
  • Interface debugging and system integration
  • Hardware/Software design requirements
  • System design for real-time applications
  • Familiarity with Linux operating system
  • Familiarity with computer science (C++ an advantage)
  • Integration of microcontrollers into RF hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi)
What we can offer you:
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

Matchtech Group