Senior Engineer

To play a technical leadership role in the continuing expansion of physical layer wireless communications within the Centre for
Wireless Innovation (CWI) as part of the ECIT Global Research Institute. To undertake significant hardware and/or software
development projects and contribute to research project technical deliverables focused on physical layer wireless communications
with applications in 5G, IOT, SPACE, Vehicular Communications, healthcare, wearables etc. To contribute to commercialisation and
knowledge transfer activities associated with CWI’s research outputs. To manage and/or lead multi-disciplinary research projects within the Centre and contribute to on-going research programmes in collaboration with research intensive SMEs, international
corporations and research institutes. To assist with the raising of substantial funding from industry and major government sources,
nationally and internationally.

MAJOR DUTIES:
To undertake, manage and supervise research and development projects in physical layer wireless communications and
sensors and sensing systems (including IoT solutions), with the aim of growing the CWI rapidly as a world class centre that
successfully combines leading edge research with knowledge transfer, commercialisation and economic impact.
Development of bespoke experimental test-beds and custom measurement systems and RF/microwave sub-systems and for
physical layer wireless systems up to mm-wave frequencies.
Development of hardware and associated high performance instrument automation software (Matlab or LabView) for test and
measurement of wireless devices and systems, e.g. novel A/D, D/A converters.
Development of both embedded and application software for test and measurement or deployment of wireless systems.
Development of antennas for wireless communications and sensors – e.g. phased arrays, wearable antennas.
Develop and execute project plans to completion.
Design and development of proof of concept demonstrators that incorporate newly developed capabilities emerging from CWI
research groups. Project management of contract research and development projects. Produce high quality technical reports and deliverables to project funders/customers to enable commercialisation or assist in
generating funding opportunities to support further programme activity. Link strongly with industrial partners to facilitate the transfer of CWI capabilities into commercial R&D teams. To manage and actively promote industrial associate CWI laboratory membership revenue generation.
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1 Provide mentoring and training to staff/students as appropriate.
1 Carry out routine administrative tasks to ensure project goals are completed on time and within budget.
1 Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested by management. Planning and Organising: Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes.
Contribute to the research and development plans for CWI.
Plan the use of equipment and laboratory resources as appropriate.
Plan in advance to meet deadlines as required by colleagues and management.

Liaise with other team members to achieve coordinated progress against objectives. Resource Management Responsibilities:

Ensure research and development facilities and resources are used in an effective and efficient manner.
Provide guidance as required to supporting staff and students assisting with research activities.
Responsibility for work of others and allocation of resources as required.

Internal and External Relationships:
Initiate and sustain engagements with team members to facilitate progress against objectives.
Participate in external engagements with commercial partners, government bodies and academic institutions related to
specialisation as required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
2:1 Honours Degree, or equivalent, in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
Must have significant R&D or industrial experience in hardware design and software development for wireless communication
systems or test and measurement.
Proven track record of design and delivery of operational wireless systems.
Evidence of experience in high performance measurement system automation and advanced data capture using Matlab,
LabView or similar.
Proven track record of supervision of others relating to technical leadership, direction and assistance to project teams.
Evidence of ability to produce technical reports, major component design specifications and project deliverables.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing. Evidence of strong presentation skills and ability to prepare clear and concise presentation materials.
Strong team player, prepared to work closely with other members of a large multidisciplinary research and development team.

Willingness to attend meetings nationally and internationally as requested.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

A PhD in a relevant area.
Knowledge of A/D, D/A converters,
microcontrollers, FPGA’s, phase locked loops (PLL), phased array antennas, wearable antennas.
Knowledge of channel modelling and characterisation techniques; wireless localisation.
Product design related knowledge such as design for test, power supply design, power saving techniques and regulatory
compliance.
Evidence of assisting in raising substantial funding to support further research activity or commercialisation.
Evidence of executing and managing industrial and/or research projects.
Experience of activities which support and contribute to commercialisation and economic impact.
Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research and development methods and techniques
to work within established research programmes.
Ability to interact constructively with others including senior academic staff and industrial / government collaborators.
Strong drive to complete projects on time and to deliver the promised outcomes.