p>Our client is seeking an RF - Microwave Equipment Design Engineer for a contract position within their Communication Products Group based in Portsmouth. The Communication Products group is responsible for the development of RF and Digital Equipment for use in telecommunication Satellites.

This role is focussed on the design and manufacture of RF equipment such as Frequency Converters, Beamformers and Frequency References, interfaces to ADC and DAC devices, and high-speed digital interfacing at well over 10Gbps, for satellite payloads operating from UHF through to Ka band and higher.

Knowledge of SSPAs & LNAs would also be advantageous. The availability of advanced Payload Equipment is the driving force behind the telecommunication satellite industry, and the team is a proven world leader in this field.

This is an office-based role but it will involve occasional travel within the UK, Europe & North America/Canada and as such applicants must be able to travel accordingly.

Task & accountabilities:

The main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Design and manufacturing support for a wide range of equipment including new frequency converter products covering electrical RF/DC performance analysis, assessment of mechanical realisation and oversight of production test


• Undertake detailed design of amplifier matching circuits, filters, mixer circuits and entire circuit line-up using Keysight ADS.


• Perform development testing.


• Co-ordinate design activity, manage BoM and product documentation.


• Generate equipment analyses and present at internal and external Design reviews.


• Support product production including results reviews and problem solving from sub-circuit through to equipment level.


• Technically Liaise with Customer and Partner companies

Required skills:

We are looking for applicants with skills in:

• high reliability RF-Microwave circuit design


• using RF and microwave test equipment


• good analytical and technical problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to interact with subject matter experts regarding a wide range of technical and operational topics

Desirable skills:

• RF CAD modelling tools such as Keysight ADS


• Knowledge of Signal Integrity effects in differential high speed digital signalling.


• Ability to produce clear concise technical design documentation