Senior RF Design Engineer

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Spx Technologies
SPX Technologies delivers innovative solutions in energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
Senior RF engineer handling design, simulation, testing, and support of RF systems.
24 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Wappenham, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
HVAC
Detection and Measurement
Infrastructure Equipment
Heating
Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Residential Boilers
Commercial Boilers
Role
What you would be doing
rf filters
rf amplifiers
design review
design docs
project lead
technology scoping
  • Contribute to department processes and procedures.
  • Creation of design pack documentation.
  • Completion and lead of Design Reviews if required.
  • Working together with the Engineering Team to design and create products.
  • Collaboration and communication with full engineering team including interacting with other Engineering disciplines to achieve department targets.
  • Design of RF filters
  • Organise and lead technical projects including being the lead of Preliminary, Interim and Critical Design Reviews as dictated by company procedures.
  • Design of linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200 Watts using for example GaN or LDMOS technology
  • Mentoring of lower grades assigned to your design function as and when needed.
  • Managing of external design houses and resource as required.
  • Weekly standup meeting to communicate previous weeks achievements and current weeks priorities.
  • Verification of designs against Requirement Specifications
  • Provide task time estimates and risk considerations to the project manager and/or RF and Hardware group manager.
  • Attending Project meetings when required.
  • Scoping of new systems and technologies both for feasibility and product design.
What you bring
ansys hfss
altium designer
cadence awr
rf design
mil‑std
bachelor's degree
  • Ability to work in a team and interact with other Engineering disciplines.
  • Established experience in an equivalent role
  • Transmitter and Receiver Design experience
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Experience with Ansys HFSS
  • A working knowledge of analogue and digital electronics
  • Self-testing and troubleshooting of your own design and development work.
  • British Citizen or ability to obtain required security clearance (SC).
  • Experience of designing for and test/verification MIL-STD’s and DO160.
  • Bachelors/Masters degree in Engineering/related subject or equivalent work experience
  • Trouble shooting of hardware and system issues seen from all areas of the business.
  • Documentation and Communication including but not limited to;
  • RF Design including but not limited to:
  • An understanding and experience of design of products aligned with CommTech’s portfolio
  • LNA, Down-converter and Upconverter design
  • RF Simulation
  • Experience with Altium Designer
  • Experience of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, analysers and signal generators.
  • Ability to produce results under pressure.
  • Experience of designing electronic circuits and sub-assemblies for use in military or airborne applications.
  • Schematic capture, PCB Layout and Footprint/symbol Creation (Altium)
  • Electronics experience of switch-mode PSUs, embedded circuitry, glue logic, analogue electronics and EMC circuitry.
  • System Architecture (RF)
  • Knowledge of the latest RF components and technologies
  • Experience with Cadence AWR Microwave Office
  • Practical experience of PCB prototype testing and rework.
  • Familiarity and experience with industry tools such as PCB Design Software and RF simulation tools.
  • EMC experience.
Benefits
  • Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
  • Onsite working including working from home policy (3 office/2 WFH).
  • Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
  • Founded with a focus on providing cutting-edge engineering solutions, the company has become a leader in industrial technology.
  • Specializing in sectors like energy, industrial, and infrastructure, they create impactful, customized solutions.
  • The company's portfolio includes equipment and services that support essential industries like energy generation, utilities, and water resources.
  • Known for their deep technical expertise, they excel in solving complex challenges that drive global industries forward.
  • A leader in advancing power and energy systems, including renewable and traditional energy sources.
  • With decades of experience, they have earned a reputation for quality and reliability in large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Their engineers and designers consistently deliver innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of critical systems.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity: Do what’s right, the right way. Both the ā€œwhatā€ and the ā€œhowā€ matter.
  • Accountability: Take ownership. Create understanding and develop solutions by communicating with data and transparency.
  • Excellence: Exceed customer expectations through active engagement, relentless focus, and a passion for innovative solutions. Drive constant improvement in everything we do.
  • Team Work: Engage. Have fun. Make others successful. Our strongest asset is the power of ā€œweā€.
  • Results: Make an impact. Focus on what matters. Deliver on commitments.
Environment + Sustainability
30% by 2030
GHG Emissions Intensity Target
Aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30% compared to 2019 levels.
7th annual report
Sustainability Progress Report
Documents further reductions in greenhouse gas intensity, with progress exceeding initial timelines.
31.2 M kg COā‚‚e
GHG Emissions (COā‚‚e)
Total greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, down from ~34.1 M kg COā‚‚e in 2022.
0.0197 kg COā‚‚e
Emissions Intensity per Revenue
GHG emissions intensity in 2023, reflecting significant improvement compared to 2018 levels.
  • Green manufacturing initiatives at Cooling Towers include energy-efficient evaporative cooling HQ, plume-abatement tech saving up to 30% water, switching to VOC-free film-fill.
Inclusion & Diversity
Jan 2023
Annual Reporting Start
The company began reporting annually on its D&I disclosures starting from January 2023.
  • No quantified gender stats publicly disclosed beyond commitment to transparency in 2023 ESG reporting.
  • D&I transparency is integrated into company reporting process (annual disclosures planned).
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