Senior Microwave Filter Design Engineer

Please note: All candidates must be able to meet the requirements of the UK Security Clearance vetting process.

Filtronic is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimetre-wave (mmWave) subsystems, specialising in mission-critical communication networks. Since 1977, we have built a strong reputation as trusted partners to global technology leaders across the telecommunications infrastructure, aerospace and defence, space, and critical communications sectors. Our legacy of innovation and engineering excellence has positioned us at the forefront of advanced connectivity solutions worldwide, and we continue to grow as we deliver cutting-edge technology for some of the most exciting programmes in the industry.

The purpose of this role is todeliver comprehensive and strategic microwave filter engineering leadership throughout the entirety of RF and Microwave Filter projects, ensuring excellence from initial concept through to final execution. This role encompassesoversight and guidance in all phases of project development, facilitating seamless collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal results.

Summary of 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.