BML has a vacancy for a full-time Electronics Engineer, with emphasis on digital signal processing (DSP). This role requires a combination of initiative, imagination, a good technical background, hard work, documentation, perseverance and the ability to work well and communicate with colleagues.
This post has been created as a result of an expansion in BML UAV Research and Development activities, as well as the need to develop and manufacture innovative and cost-effective UAVs in the UK for our customers. The successful applicant will work in a small team at the BML R&D Centre for customers, including the UK Ministry of Defence, and on Private Venture funded activities.
Responsibilities
- Come up with imaginative concepts for innovative digital signal processing circuits and systems, with useful civilian and military capabilities.
- Assume responsibility for the design and development of novel DSP circuits and related software, to test and demonstrate the concept.
- Be familiar with the use of 3D Computer Aided PCB layout software to perform the layout of a prototype DSP circuit.
- Have a good background in applied mathematics, especially digital signal processing.
- Have experience in programming a FPGA IC for use in digital signal processing applications, such as multiple receiver Radio Direction Finding.
- Have experience developing stand alone software to perform DSP functions.
- Create and review DSP related documentation, such as Project Progress Reports, prototype circuit specifications, and so on…
- Interact with customers and potential customers, anywhere in the UK and occasionally abroad.
Selection Criteria - essential
- Must have a good degree in Electronics Engineering from a reputable University.
- Must be a British National (since we perform work for the UK MOD).
- Must have a driving licence.
- Must be prepared to work full time at our R&D Centre in Newnham, near Stevenage, and also out in the field when carrying out DSP sensor testing or demonstrations.
- Must have a strong interest in DSP circuit and system design and development.
- Must be comfortable with working on projects for the UK MOD.
- Must be able to work on a wide variety of projects without supervision.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure within a small team to meet a deadline.
- Ability to write and maintain technical documentation.
Selection criteria - desirable
- Experience using 3D CAD.
- Experience in RF and microwave analog circuit design.
- Experience in RF and microwave circuit characteristics (e.g. S parameters) and performance (Real Time Spectrum Analysis) measurements.
- Workshop experience - familiarity with the hand tools used in the construction and modification of a prototype DSP circuit.
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000
Start: As soon as possible