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Senior RF/Analogue Hardware Engineer [HSE SRFAHE]
- Date Added: August 06th, 2020
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Analogue/RF Hardware Engineer to complement the existing design team playing a significant part in the product development of a novel phased array antenna system. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic London-based technology company developing and delivering complex and innovative products into the aerospace, maritime and land mobile industries.
Technical Responsibilities:
- As a member of the hardware development team, your role will be to design, verify, commission and productise board-level hardware designs for Hanwha Phasor’s Phased Array Antenna products
- You will take a lead role in developing and strengthening the existing engineering team with a strong background in Analogue and RF electronic circuit design to arrive at a level of excellence for product development, delivery and cost-effective PCB designs
- You will take ownership of hardware designs from requirements specifications, generating hardware specifications, schematic entry though to PCB layout, fabrication, commissioning, verification and integration into systems
- Collaborating with the other members of the hardware, software, systems and mechanical teams to ensure effective support of the existing development programmes and Antenna Systems
- Performing design calculations and RF/Analogue simulations using industry standard tools in order to estimate performance, identify high-risk areas and ensure reliable designs
- Support product design, software integration, validation and handover to production with other Engineering team members
- Ensure the products are designed for EMC, Environmental and other regulatory approvals and meet the requirements for volume manufacturing (DFT/DFM)
Organisational Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the company’s long-term goals by delivering right first-time hardware designs
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and build good working relationships with cross-functional team members and external departments, acting as a technical lead when required
- Provide time and effort required for hardware activities for input into the project planning process
- Contribute to hardware design reviews when appropriate to ensure quality designs
- Strongly self-motivated, creative and able to take ownership of problems and finding solutions
- Excellent communication skills and team working. Self-starter. Flexible can-do attitude
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential:
- A good first or upper 2nd Class degree (BEng/MEng) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering from a leading University
- At least 5 years’ experience of complex Analogue and RF circuit design with a proven track record in the data communications or aerospace industries in a product development environment
- Strong technical knowledge of Analogue and RF circuit design techniques from the specification, design and verification phases through to systems integration and manufacture
- Be able to demonstrate significant experience in the design and characterisation of mixed-signal (Analogue/Digital/RF) multi-layer PCB designs and the associated debug and integration issues
- Experienced in the layout of high-speed multi-layer PCBs including micro-via technology, stackup constraints and controlled impedance traces and design of impedance matching circuits
- Highly capable in the design, analysis and characterisation of circuits and systems involving multiple PLLs, frequency synthesizers, NCOs, Modulators, De-Modulators, discrete filters, rat-races and integrating them into board-level designs. Understanding of key performance parameters
- Design, analysis and layout of point of load power supply design. Familiarity with simulation tools & test methods for transient analysis, loop stability and frequency response analysis
- Familiarity with schematic capture tools such as Altium Designer and industry standard simulation tools such as TI-SPICE, HSPICE for analogue simulations
- Ability to liaise with and manage PCB layout engineers, fabricators and assembly houses
- Skilled at developing and implementing test plans and procedures for the testing of RF and mixed signal based products
- Conversant with product design for EMC. DFM/DFT for volume manufacture
- Competent practical experience in the use of test equipment such as scopes, spectrum analysers, PNAs, VNAs, signal generators, power meters
- Accurate and methodical. Familiarity with current best practise in the industry.
Desirable:
- A good understanding of the complete product development process preferably for high-reliability environments, namely aerospace, marine or automotive products
- Knowledge of L-Band Modem circuit design would be a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of the product approvals process to meet CE, EN and the relevant product approvals (emissions, susceptibility, environmental) for the Aero (DO-160G) and marine markets
- The ability to analyse the trade‐offs between performance, manufacturability, cost and user experience
- Good practical skills in electronics, soldering and mechanical assembly skills.
Our Office:
Hanwha Phasor Ltd's UK Technology Centre is based in modern, open plan offices with great views, in the vibrant area of Hatton Garden, London.
For transport we have excellent connections, with Farringdon, City Thameslink and Kings Cross St Pancras over ground stations within walking distance, and Chancery Lane and Farringdon tube stations within a 5-minute walk.
There are showers, cycle racks, lockers and a coffee shop on site.
A number of networking and social events run throughout the year.
We are within easy walking distance of the City, Covent Garden and Embankment – there’s plenty to do at lunchtimes and after work.
Leather Lane food market is right on our doorstep with a range of diverse food on offer. The usual chains are also close by, so we really are spoilt for choice.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Contributory pension
- 25 days holiday (plus recognised public holidays) and holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible working
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
info@hanwha-phasor.com