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Job – R&D Engineering Manager – RF/Electronics in Herefordshire
Location: Herefordshire, UK
Salary: £60000.00 – £70000.00 Per year
Job type: Permanent
Category: Electronic Engineering
Job Reference: BP19327/49
Posted on: 12 Oct 2017
About the Role:
A leading satellite communications company based in Herefordshire are seeking an R&D Engineering Manager – RF / Electronics to join their very well established, and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a 25+ Engineering team, and control the development lifecycle of various satellite communications based projects. You will work within multiple industries, including Telecoms, Broadcast, Oil & Gas, Defence, Marine, etc.
This R&D Engineering Manager – RF / Electronics will lead both hardware and software teams, managing full product life-cycle and strategically improve the engineering structure of the business.
The following skills / experience will be required:
*A strong knowledge of RF / Microwave design, at subsystem and component level.
*An understanding of other R&D disciplines – Hardware, Software, Mechanical, and Electrical.
*Previous experience in either satellite communications, broadcast communications or similar.
*A proven track record in managing projects from concept through to prototype.
*Ability to manage / lead a multi-functional R&D team.
*Ability to meet with clients and assist with engineering solutions.
*To have obtained a relevant Engineering focused degree.
LOCATIONS
LAND
16 Oct 17. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has opened a new facility in the Sandia Science and Technology Park, expanding its operations to develop and produce range monitoring and telemetry systems for the U.S. and its allies. The expansion will bring 60 new high-tech manufacturing jobs to the state over the next six years. The company employs more than 350 workers in science, engineering, advanced manufacturing and management jobs at its facilities in Albuquerque and Diné, located on the Navajo Nation.
“Raytheon is growing its high-tech manufacturing footprint in rural and urban New Mexico, where workers are producing vital national security technology,” said Todd Callahan, Raytheon Naval Area and Mission Defense vice president. “New Mexico has a long history of scientific excellence, and we value our strong partnership with this state.”
The new 72,000-square-foot building is the third facility for Raytheon in Albuquerque. The State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque helped pay for site improvements through Local Economic Development Act, or LEDA, funds. Governor Susana Martinez, Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry and Raytheon leaders and employees celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
MARITIME
18 Oct 17. Davie launches Canadian Navy’s Resolve-class support ship.
Davie Shipbuilding has launched the Royal Canadian Navy’s new Resolve-class support ship, which represents the largest naval vessel to be delivered from a Canadian shipyard to date. The ship is expected to be delivered on time, within budget and at an internationally competitive cost. Davie previously began commissioning all of the vessel’s onboard systems in early September. The navy ship features a modern design and is equipped with latest Canadian naval systems. It is scheduled to carry out sea trails on 16 November before attaining its full operational capability (FOC). The sea trials are set to be overseen by Lloyd’s Register and are intended test the vessel’s safety, quality, systems and functionality against the military’s high standards and specifications.
Davie Shipbuilding chairman Alex Vicefield said: “The delivery of this ship has clearly demon