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RF Systems Engineer | Satellite Communications | up to 70K | Hybrid working from Edinburgh (will offer relocation support)
Will need to be eligible for SC Clearance 

We are currently working with an exciting satellite communications company who are looking for an RF Engineer to join their team. 
You will be responsible for specification of phased arrays, which will involve specification writing, system simulation and algorithm development

Role:

Create detailed system requirements based on customer requirements
Make sure requirements meet all relevant regulatory standards
Define RF system board layout floorplan and layout strategies
Lead RF system integration and debug activity at board level
Create algorithms for controlling RF blocks
Collaborate with Digital hardware and software team to integrate and validate algorithms
Devise testing and calibration strategies for sub-assemblies of complete arrayRequired Background:

Experience in an RF Engineer, RF Design or RF Systems Engineer position 
Degree in Electrical Engineering 
Knowledge and experience of RF and system modelling
Experience creating algorithms to control complex systems
Experience of system integration, prototyping and transfer to productionDesirable:

Keysight SystemVue experience
PCB Layout for complex systems
PhD in RF Systems or communications theory would be greatThis is a great opportunity for an experienced RF Engineer to join an innovative company creating new and exciting satcoms products that are heading into production

Key words: RF, RF Engineer, RF Design Engineer, RF Systems Engineer, Radio Frequency engineer

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