RF MICROWAVE DESIGN ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - VIA UMBRELLA - £70 PER HOUR - SC - STEVENAGE - 6 MONTHS (LIKELY TO BE EXTENDED) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for an RF Microwave Design Engineer to work a 6 month deal from our client's site based in Stevenage. Responsibilities: Design active mixed signal RF/microwave modules, including transmitters, receivers, and synthesizers for RF seekers. Interact with internal customers and suppliers to develop circuits to requirements, considering cost, volume constraints, and environmental specifications. Prove designs meet requirements by creating and testing to test specifications. Provide technical support to existing designs, support production failures in the factory, and solve obsolescence issues.Skillset/Experience Required: Active microwave, RF, and analog circuit design, including simulation and layout using ADS (or similar) design tools. Awareness of high-speed digital electronics and FPGA circuit design. Ability to perform design proving tests and trials in the laboratory. Ability to test and diagnose hardware problems using standard and specialist test equipment such as VNAs. Working with electronics design teams to transfer schematics into layouts for mixed signal circuit boards. Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test. Ability to develop IDDs for designs, assess thermal management, and perform component de-rating. Understanding and use of engineering tools, processes, and procedures to publish designs and record comprehensive documentation