Design Engineer Ferrite

Location: COM DEV Europe, Aylesbury, U.K.

Job Description :

A key member of the design team, the candidate must show evidence of advanced microwave design capabilities in the field of Ferrite devices. The role will encompass design of new Ferrite devices (switches, circulators and phase shifters) from UHF to mm wave frequencies from first principles using HFSS or similar software packages. Knowledge of ferrite material behavior and chemistry is a pre-requisite for this position with the ability to work closely with outside material suppliers vital to achieve state of the art designs for applications in Communication, Earth Observation and Scientific satellite systems.

Key Tasks :

• Take customer requirements, and provide detailed designs of Ferrite devices for satellite systems
• Assist in producing detailed technical proposals to win new business
• Be actively involved in progressing from design to realization as a member of the project team
• Trouble shooting during manufacturing and test phases
• Undertake R and D activities to develop more advanced junction designs
• Material development and evaluation

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree qualified.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Detailed working knowledge of HFSS or similar design package

Desirable Qualifications :

• Space equipment background
• Complementary component knowledge e.g. passive microwave devices would be advantageous
• Willingness to take responsibility and become a key player

Contact:

For additional information regarding this position or to apply, quote job posting E014 and contact:

Susan Stamper, Human Resources Manager
COM  DEV Europe
Triangle Business Park
Stoke Mandeville
Aylesbury
Bucks, HP22 5SX
United Kingdom

Tel:  01296 616400
Fax:  519-622-5543
Email:  personnel@comdev.co.uk

COM DEV Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and has approval under the Federal Contractors Program and encourages applications from all designated groups.