Would you like to be a part of a company that builds products to help save lives? Look no further!
At GME we have in-house capabilities to design, innovate and manufacture UHF CB Radios and Emergency Beacon products. Our devices aid in rescues nationwide, you may have seen a few of our rescue stories on the news.
We are proudly Australian made, operating as a family-owned business for over 65 years ! At GME not only will you get to work for a company that serves a purpose and makes a difference, but you'll become part of the GME family.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior RF Engineer to join our Engineering team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Manager Electronic & RF Engineering.
About the Role
- Undertake the design and optimisation of RF circuits such as amplifiers, oscillators, filters, and mixers.
- Perform design simulation, debugging and analysis of RF components and systems/sub-systems.
- Undertake prototyping and testing, using common RF test equipment’s to validate designs.
- Perform RF and general design related activities for GME products to requirements and specifications.
- Investigate and troubleshoot issues, review designs and implement solutions.
- Undertake component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and perform detailed testing.
- Create and review technical reports and engineering documentation as directed.
- Ensure product design complies with legislative, technical and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, negotiate, and validate requirements.
- Work with manufacturing for design prototyping, debugging and transfer of products to production.
- Work with Project and Engineering Managers to plan, manage and deliver work packages.
- Work with Supply Chain and other groups on material, component and general sourcing needs.
About You
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or similar technical discipline
- 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on electronic consumer products.
- 5 years’ experience in design and testing PCBs for RF, analogue ,digital and mixed signal applications.
- Experience using contemporary modelling and design tools such as Altium, ADS and LTspice.
- Expertise in discrete RF circuit design and discrete analogue electrical circuit design.
- Experience in common RF circuit designs including amplifiers, filters, mixers, and oscillators.
- Experience in prototyping, PCBA bring-up and integration testing.
- Knowledge and experience in following.
- Radio modulation formats (e.g. Analogue, Digital ,AM, FM, C4FM)
- Linear, non-linear, audio, A/D, D/A and power circuits
- RF amplifier, filter, power supply and oscillator design principles
- Design for Manufacturing (IPC standards)
- Experience using common test equipment such as power meters, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, signal generators. audio analysers, power supplies, and digital mustimeters.
- Experience in working within quality frameworks including ISO9001 and/or AS9100
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong digital literacy and confident using collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence and Teams.
- Proficient in developing and creating technical documentation and engineering reports.
- Able to present and communicate confidently with stakeholders of various levels.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organised and detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines.
- Able to obtain and maintain and NV1 security clearance is highly desirable.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary package
- We have a family feel - our work culture is all about feeling safe and connected
- We support your education through training programs and an online learning management system, where you can access a library of courses even outside of work for personal and professional development
- We have an employee assistance program available to all GME employees and their immediate family members
- We offer a generous referral program
- We are proud of our great workplace culture with initiatives such as Casual Fridays and activities like table tennis
- We hold events that bring us together to mark significant occasions and celebrate diversity such as Birthdays, Diwali celebrations, the Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council, and many more
- We partner with charitable organisations such as Beyond Blue and the McGrath foundation to support the community and give back
- We have a great location with FREE PARKING, right off the motorway and close to local shops
Join GME to work for a company with a shared purpose.
If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of the GME family, please click apply now and attach your CV!