About the job
About Us
At Filtronic, we specialize in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge RF and microwave solutions that are essential for critical communication networks worldwide. Partnering with leading technology firms, we are pioneers in the realm of high-frequency electronics.
We are seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer to join our dynamic Systems Engineering team, where you will play a vital role in developing innovative RF and communications products.
The Role
In this position, reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, you will be instrumental in the design and development of sophisticated analogue and digital electronic systems.
Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, you will engage with RF, software, and firmware engineers to create high-performance solutions for various applications, such as telecommunications, space, defense, and high-altitude platforms.
This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept to volume production, utilizing modern tools and cutting-edge technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Electronic Design & Development
- Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits, including mixed-signal systems.
- Create signal conditioning circuits, filters, amplifiers, and power supply modules.
- Develop digital systems using microprocessors, ADCs, DACs, and associated logic.
- Produce detailed specifications, perform simulations, and assist in component selection.
- Capture schematics and define PCB requirements, including materials and stack-up.
Systems Integration & Testing
- Work with interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, CAN bus, I²C, and SPI.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and communication issues.
- Conduct system-level integration, verification, and validation testing.
- Prepare test specifications, reports, and reliability assessments.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate across hardware, software, firmware, and RF teams.
- Participate in and lead design reviews to mitigate risks.
- Support product introduction, fault diagnosis, and diagnostic processes.
- Manage component obsolescence and recommend alternatives.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry standards.
Reliability & Performance
- Conduct thermal analysis, MTBF calculations, and tolerance analysis.
- Ensure designs meet performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets.