Overview

Filtronic delivers cutting-edge RF, Microwave and mmWave solutions that power the future of high-frequency communications. From satellite links to next-generation sensing systems, we design and manufacture high-performance components and subsystems – including SSPA’s, Filters and Transceivers – ensuring seamless connectivity and precision at the highest frequencies.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for all aspects of filter and sub-system design, including simulation, prototyping and validation.
• Contribute to Research and Development into next generation filter solutions.
• Support Sales functions during the quotation phases including technical correspondence with customers.
• Compile and verify design documentation, such as design logbooks, data packs, peer reviews in preparation for design release and production.
• Deliver fully verified and documented designs in line with project-defined technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Prepare and review tollgate documentation in accordance with Filtronic ‘New Product Introduction’ (NPI) procedures.
• Proactively participate in design reviews, and initiate design reviews to mitigate risk when appropriate.
• Conduct all aspects of design verification and validation including preparation of test specifications, test reports and reliability testing/evaluation.
• Maintain an up-to-date, comprehensive design compliance matrix, referencing robust evidence of compliance data for assigned designs.
• Solve problems and diagnose faults in manufactured products during product introduction – including defining and training-out diagnostic procedures.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree (or equivalent) preferably in RF/Microwave Engineering.
• Proficiency in using RF design tools such as Microwave Office, and CST Studio and Spark3D.
• Significant experience of RF and Microwave Filter design including tolerance/yield analysis, power handling / temperature drift assessment, MTBF calculations and DFM.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience of tuning RF and microwave filters using VNA’s, power handling and temperature tests.
• Must be a highly motivated individual able to interface effectively with internal and external customers.
• Capable of achieving UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Benefits

• Pension Plans.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Training & Development.