RF Engineer

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We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

The Role

We are currently looking for an RF Engineer to join our growing Hardware team in our Livingston/Bathgate Design centre.

What you will do?

You will serve as the go-to person for everything related to RF design and test development in the EMEA region. You will be responsible for successful hardware development for a range of applications in healthcare, life sciences and space sectors from communications, microwave heating to RF sensing and intelligence. Projects range from proof-of-concept through to manufacturing and operational use. This is a very dynamic role: While there will be times that it you will be focused on RF front-end design, there will also be periods that you will draw on your deep understanding of your RF knowledge to lead development t of test solutions. Additionally, you will be able to direct and train the test engineers to support the testing activities and any debugging needed. You will be able to derive technical performance specifications from high level use cases, even if these are not well defined. You will be able to work well with customers and internal stakeholders to understand use cases and communicate ideas. You will be able to collaborate well with other technical specialists and enable them to contribute to the design process.

What we are looking for? (Skills and experience)

We are seeking an experienced and versatile RF Engineer to join our team in Bathgate location (Livingston Design centre). The successful candidate will be a hands-on professional with expertise in RF engineering, willing to contribute to various tasks including quoting, design and development, testing, and debugging. The role will involve working closely with Product Development, Product Commercialization, and Manufacturing teams before we can expand the RF team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customer and cross-functional teams to develop product requirements and design specifications
• Design and develop RF and wireless systems and components
• Capture RF test requirements for characterization and performance verification
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports for RF systems and components
• Conduct lab test including over the air RF chamber testing
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to engineers in the test engineering team
• Support business development team on quoting for new business opportunities and participate in bid development

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in RF engineering, with hands on experience on testing
• Strong understanding of RF circuit design principles
• Good understanding of antennas, waveforms, signal processing
• Experience with electronically steered antenna arrays design is desired
• Experience of EM and large-signal RF simulation design tools (e.g. HFSS, CST, ADS, Altium, PCB tools)
• Experience with RF lab equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal analyzers
• Knowledge of RF chamber testing, calibration, and performance verification techniques
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.