Microwave Filter Design Engineer
Location:
Leeds
Reporting to:
Principal Filter Manager
Opportunity:
My client, a leader in RF and Microwave technology, is seeking a skilled Microwave Filter Design Engineer to join their team. You will work on a range of products from concept through to volume production, supporting telecommunications and defense sectors. With access to cutting-edge design tools, experienced engineers, and in-house RF/mmW manufacturing, this is an excellent opportunity to develop and showcase your skills in designing new products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full ownership of filter and sub-system design, including simulation, prototyping, and validation.
- Contribute to R&D efforts for next-generation filter solutions.
- Support the Sales team during the quotation phase, providing technical correspondence with customers.
- Prepare and review design documentation (design logbooks, data packs, peer reviews).
- Ensure that designs meet technical, schedule, and cost constraints, and are fully verified and documented.
- Participate in and initiate design reviews to mitigate risk.
- Conduct design verification and validation, including test specifications, reports, and reliability testing.
- Maintain a comprehensive design compliance matrix.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with manufactured products, developing diagnostic procedures.
Skills & Experience:
- Relevant Degree (or equivalent), preferably in RF/Communications Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in Microwave Filter design, including tolerance/yield analysis and DFM.
- Proficient in RF design tools such as Microwave Office and CST.
- Hands-on experience tuning filters using VNA's, conducting power handling and temperature tests.
- Capable of achieving UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of high-impact projects in a dynamic and supportive environment.