RF Engineer
Reporting to:
Consultant RF Engineer/Project Manager
Department:
Engineering
Services Location:
Saltaire - UK
Date Advertised:
August 28 2009
Job Ref Number :
000030
Purpose of the Job:
Competent in the discipline of RF design and test verification within the Network Interface Group developing RF subsystems that are robust, cost effective and delivered on time in line with new and emerging technologies.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Assists in the development of RF sub-system projects delivering to internal customer facing teams
- Performs to a high standard, full documentation, debug, test and verification of RF sub-systems prior to release and as dictated by functional requirements
- Evaluates RF and transceiver components/modules in line with the NIG technology roadmap, producing detailed technical reports.
- Contributes to the definition of Pace quality standards for RF engineering
- Continually reviews working methods to ensure the most efficient operation.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Essential
- Degree in Electrical and Electronic, Radio Frequency or Communication Engineering
- A self- motivated, individual with demonstrated success in the development of complete RF Subsystems.
- Good knowledge of RF transceiver system design and component level RF design and RF measurement techniques.
- Knowledge of digital TV/STB modulation standards such as DVB C, DVB S, DVBS2, ATSC 8VSB, DVB T-H, DOCSIS, DAVIC, RF Re-modulators and EMC.
- Knowledge of RF PCB layout techniques.
- Knowledge of both digital and analogue technologies, ideally in the television industry, with significant experience of system design and measurement techniques.
- Proficient in the use of hardware design tools, practices and processes e.g. Mentor ECAD Schematic capture
- Experience in the development from design to manufacture of RF Subsystem projects
- Experience of hardware reliability and conformance issues e.g. MTBF, EMC, failure rates
- Good interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills
Desirable
- RF Electronic Design Aid knowledge such as Matlab, Microwave Office, ADS or Genesys.
- A background in Broadcast TV, Consumer Electonics, Broadband Wireless or Mobile Communications.
Competencies & Special Aptitudes:
Customer Focus:
- Relates personal ideas to innovative solutions
- Strives for competitive advantage
Driving for results:
- Initiates and steers change through continuous improvement
- Constantly seeks advancement
- Proactive in getting involved in upcoming projects
- Consistently seeks to reduce cost, enhance performance
Communication:
- Communicates clearly and concisely at all levels
Leadership:
- Non expected
Personal responsibility:
- Completes tasks to agreed criteria
- Provides opinions, makes decisions and takes considered action
- Operates in an environment which supports the key benefits of quality
- Takes full responsibility for their own work and actions
Teamwork:
- Challenging and questioning
- Unifies selected approach
