$$$$
{{ $t($store.state.user.experience_value_in_dollars) }}
Expert
{{ $t($store.state.user.experience_search_name) }}
0
jobs
Hardware Engineer
Steve Miles BEng(Hons) MIET
,
bishops stortford, United Kingdom
Experience
Other titles
Skills
I'm offering
A Senior Hardware Design/Test Engineer with an Honours Degree in Communication Engineering, who can offer substantial experience in the design and test of Analogue/ Digital and RF equipment. Has used a wide range of electronic test equipment to fault find to component level and has developed ATE test software using LabVIEW. Most recently for RN Electronics, Phasor Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent, MBDA, and BSkyb with earlier experience gained in a number of sectors. Actively interested in "Hobby Electronics" having constructed numerous complex projects including a CW transmitter, transceiver, amateur radio receiver and PACKET decoder. Actively interested in fitness, sport, extreme sports and playing the piano. A driven, focussed individual who works best in a collaborative professional environment.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
German
Good
English
Fluently
French
Fluently
Italian
Good
Ready for
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2018 - ?
job
Hardware Engineer
Raytheon UK Ltd.
• Development of automated test software in LabVIEW for RADAR system Mode 5 upgrade.
• Development of automated test software front end in Teststand for RADAR system Moed 5 upgrade.
• Testing of automated software and improvment modifications.
• Execution of RF tests on RF modules at specific temperature and humidity levels for certification.
• Generation of test documentation and user guides for test execution and running of test software.
• Use of JIRA for recording software and hardware faults and issues.
• Development of automated test software front end in Teststand for RADAR system Moed 5 upgrade.
• Testing of automated software and improvment modifications.
• Execution of RF tests on RF modules at specific temperature and humidity levels for certification.
• Generation of test documentation and user guides for test execution and running of test software.
• Use of JIRA for recording software and hardware faults and issues.
Jira, Test, Hardware, Testing, Development, Software, Mode, Labview
2018 - 2018
temp
Test Software Development Engineer
BAE Systems.
• Developed LabVIEW software to automate testing of displays for Avionic use.
• Wrote requirements for test purposes using DOORS.
• Updated requirements for test purposes using DOORS.
• Wrote design concepts and validation methods for test purposes using DOORS.
• Wrote requirements for test purposes using DOORS.
• Updated requirements for test purposes using DOORS.
• Wrote design concepts and validation methods for test purposes using DOORS.
Design, Software development, Test, Testing, Development, Software, Labview
2018 - 2018
temp
RF Test Engineer/Test Software Development Engineer
Airbus.
• Developed LabVIEW software for automating the testing of Satellite RF up/down links.
• Used Microwave test equipment for test purposes involving Agilent PNA-X, Power Meter, Spectrum analyser, Oscilloscope, and Noise Figure meter.
• Executed RF testing for RF module involving both transmitter and receiver tests.
• Used Microwave test equipment for test purposes involving Agilent PNA-X, Power Meter, Spectrum analyser, Oscilloscope, and Noise Figure meter.
• Executed RF testing for RF module involving both transmitter and receiver tests.
Software development, Test, Testing, Development, Software, Analyzes, Labview, Power, UP
2017 - 2018
temp
Microwave Test Engineer
Leonardo.
• Modified and updated PTS documents for company RF module.
• Modified and updated DVT document for company RF module.
• Executed RF testing for RF module involving both transmitter and receiver tests.
• Executed environmental testing of RF modules.
• Used Microwave test equipment for test purposes involving Agilent PNA-X, Power Meter, Spectra
Oscilloscope, and Noise Figure meter.
• Modified and updated DVT document for company RF module.
• Executed RF testing for RF module involving both transmitter and receiver tests.
• Executed environmental testing of RF modules.
• Used Microwave test equipment for test purposes involving Agilent PNA-X, Power Meter, Spectra
Oscilloscope, and Noise Figure meter.
Test, Testing, Power
2017 - 2017
temp
Microwave Test Software Engineer
R.N. Electronics Ltd.
Developed a suite of software using LabVIEW for automating EMC testing for customer products, involving
conducted and radiated RF measurements.
conducted and radiated RF measurements.
Test, Testing, Software, Labview, EMC
2017 - 2017
temp
RF Design and Test Engineer
Phasor Solutions Ltd.
(Contract)
• Developed NI Teststand programs for automated testing and characterisation of company RF ASIC.
• Developed NI LabVIEW programs for automated testing and characterisation of company RF ASIC.
• Developed NI Teststand programs for automated testing and characterisation of Phased array antenna.
• Developed NI LabVIEW programs for automated testing and characterisation of Phased array antenna.
• Carried out radiation pattern measurements of Ku Band (14GHz) Phased array (company's product) both in field and in Anechoic chamber. Cross and co-polar plots measured. Verified against ETSI radiation
specifications.
• Developed NI Teststand programs for automated testing and characterisation of company RF ASIC.
• Developed NI LabVIEW programs for automated testing and characterisation of company RF ASIC.
• Developed NI Teststand programs for automated testing and characterisation of Phased array antenna.
• Developed NI LabVIEW programs for automated testing and characterisation of Phased array antenna.
• Carried out radiation pattern measurements of Ku Band (14GHz) Phased array (company's product) both in field and in Anechoic chamber. Cross and co-polar plots measured. Verified against ETSI radiation
specifications.
Design, Test, Testing, Labview, ASIC
2017 - 2017
temp
RF Design Engineer
Thales.
(Contract)
• Developed automation software in LabVIEW for automation of RF testing.
• RF module bring up - involved the measurement of RF parameters such as P1dB, Third order intercept
IP3, Return loss and isolation.
• Used network and spectrum analysers, power meters, multi-meters and oscilloscopes.
• Developed, tested and characterised RF mixers at L band.
• Developed, tested and characterised RF amplifiers at L band.
• Developed automation software in LabVIEW for automation of RF testing.
• RF module bring up - involved the measurement of RF parameters such as P1dB, Third order intercept
IP3, Return loss and isolation.
• Used network and spectrum analysers, power meters, multi-meters and oscilloscopes.
• Developed, tested and characterised RF mixers at L band.
• Developed, tested and characterised RF amplifiers at L band.
Design, Automation, Network, Testing, Software, Labview, Power, UP
2015 - 2017
temp
Contract Test Development Engineer
Alcatel-Lucent Ltd.
(Contract)
• Developed new test software in LabWindows/CVI for Fibre optic Power Feed Equipment.
• Maintained and modified existing LabWindows/CVI software for test.
• Carried out testing of Power Feed equipment.
• Provided general engineering support for manufacturing
• Generated and executed Test specifications.
• Designed and Developed Test Equipment.
• Wrote LabVIEW software to enable automation of tests carried out on Test Equipment.
• Developed new test software in LabWindows/CVI for Fibre optic Power Feed Equipment.
• Maintained and modified existing LabWindows/CVI software for test.
• Carried out testing of Power Feed equipment.
• Provided general engineering support for manufacturing
• Generated and executed Test specifications.
• Designed and Developed Test Equipment.
• Wrote LabVIEW software to enable automation of tests carried out on Test Equipment.
Automation, Test, Engineering, Support, Testing, Development, Software, Labview, Power, CVI
2014 - 2014
job
Design Engineer
Rockwell Automation Ltd.
• Developed and reviewed existing LabVIEW test software.
• Used Cadence for electronic circuit design.
• Executed Design proving of new designs.
• Wrote test procedures to test new electronic designs.
• Carried out testing of company legacy and new products.
• Used DOORs and Test plan for generation of requirements and test specifications.
• Used Cadence for electronic circuit design.
• Executed Design proving of new designs.
• Wrote test procedures to test new electronic designs.
• Carried out testing of company legacy and new products.
• Used DOORs and Test plan for generation of requirements and test specifications.
Design, Test, Testing, Software, Labview
2013 - 2014
job
Principal Engineer
MBDA Ltd.
• Designed test equipment to enable the testing of the company's products.
• Wrote test procedures and calibration procedures for company test equipment.
• Developed and reviewed existing LabVIEW test software.
• Fault found test equipment to component level.
• Maintained electronic drawings and system drawings in Protel and MS Visio.
• Carried out cable designs for manufacture using MS Visio.
• Wrote test procedures and calibration procedures for company test equipment.
• Developed and reviewed existing LabVIEW test software.
• Fault found test equipment to component level.
• Maintained electronic drawings and system drawings in Protel and MS Visio.
• Carried out cable designs for manufacture using MS Visio.
Visio, Test, Testing, Software, Labview
2013 - 2013
temp
RF Test and Commissioning Engineer
Radio System Ltd.
(Contract)
• Commissioning of a DAS communications system for Heathrow Terminal 2.
• Measured return loss and insertion loss of DAS cables.
• Used Spectrum and Network analysers for characterisation of DAS cables.
• Used Field plotting software to map the coverage of the radio system.
• Installed various communication devices to enable the operation of the DAS network.
• Fault found existing Private Mobile Radio transceivers and systems.
• Commissioning of a DAS communications system for Heathrow Terminal 2.
• Measured return loss and insertion loss of DAS cables.
• Used Spectrum and Network analysers for characterisation of DAS cables.
• Used Field plotting software to map the coverage of the radio system.
• Installed various communication devices to enable the operation of the DAS network.
• Fault found existing Private Mobile Radio transceivers and systems.
Test, Radio, Network, Software
2012 - 2013
temp
Microwave System Test Engineer
e2v Ltd.
(Contract)
• Developed test software using LabVIEW, enabling the automatic testing of production Travelling
Wave tubes (TWTs). Saving time and money.
• Manually tested TWTs, enabling continuation of production testing.
• Developed test software using LabVIEW for other electronic production tests.
• Used Spectrum and Network analysers for characterisation of TWTs and RF/Microwave transmission
lines.
• Developed test software using LabVIEW, enabling the automatic testing of production Travelling
Wave tubes (TWTs). Saving time and money.
• Manually tested TWTs, enabling continuation of production testing.
• Developed test software using LabVIEW for other electronic production tests.
• Used Spectrum and Network analysers for characterisation of TWTs and RF/Microwave transmission
lines.
Test, Network, Testing, Software, Labview, Production
2012 - 2012
job
Development Test Engineer
Nujira.
Developed test software to enable the testing of the company's RF chipset, enabling the automatic testing
of the device. Saving both time and money.
• Designed fully automated cost effective interfaces for use with the ATE in order to test company
RF Chipsets.
• Used Perforce to enable software revision tracking, enabling repeatability of tests.
• Converted test specifications to LabVIEW code.
• Designed and developed RF matching networks to allow the connection to various test apparatus.
• Carried out RF test measurements to enable initial characterisation of the RF chipset.
of the device. Saving both time and money.
• Designed fully automated cost effective interfaces for use with the ATE in order to test company
RF Chipsets.
• Used Perforce to enable software revision tracking, enabling repeatability of tests.
• Converted test specifications to LabVIEW code.
• Designed and developed RF matching networks to allow the connection to various test apparatus.
• Carried out RF test measurements to enable initial characterisation of the RF chipset.
Test, Testing, Revision, Development, Software, Labview, Perforce
2010 - 2012
job
Senior Hardware Test Engineer
BSkyb Ltd.
Developed test software in LabVIEW and automated existing tests, saving both time and money.
E.g. Bootloader test times were cut by 50%.
• Documented test software and created test plans for new and existing products, enabling them to be tested
to the company's specification.
• Carried out Hardware Acceptance tests, Hardware Integration tests, Hardware Regression tests,
Design Verification Testing of Set-top Boxes and other products, ensuring that any changes
caused no adverse effects and maintained the low failure rate.
• Used HP Quality centre for execution and generation of test scripts, enabling tracking of results and procedures used in testing.
• Generated customized Satellite streams using Tektronix Multiplexer for use by the hardware engineers to prove design concepts.
• Used various test equipment including Network, Spectrum analysers, Wi-fi Connectivity test sets, TV
analysers and HDMI analysers for testing the new Wifi router and Set-top Box.
• Verified transmission spectrums against ETSI mask standards for Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n.
• Developed LabVIEW test software to automate the RF testing of the Wifi router.
• Used IXChariot for prediction and measurement of Wireless device performance.
E.g. Bootloader test times were cut by 50%.
• Documented test software and created test plans for new and existing products, enabling them to be tested
to the company's specification.
• Carried out Hardware Acceptance tests, Hardware Integration tests, Hardware Regression tests,
Design Verification Testing of Set-top Boxes and other products, ensuring that any changes
caused no adverse effects and maintained the low failure rate.
• Used HP Quality centre for execution and generation of test scripts, enabling tracking of results and procedures used in testing.
• Generated customized Satellite streams using Tektronix Multiplexer for use by the hardware engineers to prove design concepts.
• Used various test equipment including Network, Spectrum analysers, Wi-fi Connectivity test sets, TV
analysers and HDMI analysers for testing the new Wifi router and Set-top Box.
• Verified transmission spectrums against ETSI mask standards for Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n.
• Developed LabVIEW test software to automate the RF testing of the Wifi router.
• Used IXChariot for prediction and measurement of Wireless device performance.
Design, Integration, Test, Network, TV, Wireless, Router, Hardware, Testing, Software, Labview, WiFi
2000 - 2010
job
officer
unknown.
9/2000 - 9/2010 Having left university with a BEng(Hons) Communication engineering, I was successful in joining
the graduate programme for the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) as a Scientific
officer. Here I developed an excellent grounding in a range of technical engineering skills including RF,
analogue and digital electronics. I developed these skills further in a range of companies and sectors
the graduate programme for the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) as a Scientific
officer. Here I developed an excellent grounding in a range of technical engineering skills including RF,
analogue and digital electronics. I developed these skills further in a range of companies and sectors
Research, Engineering, Electronics
2001 - 2010
job
RF Design/Test engineer
Broadband Ltd.
Castle Microwave Ltd Role: RF Design/Test engineer
• Designed RF Power amplifier test jigs, involved the design of RF matching networks
and biasing circuits.
• Test and characterised RF transistors and RF cables at customer specified frequencies.
• Carried out the mechanical design of RF power amplifier test jigs.
• Carried out various RF tests on RF power amplifiers, including P1dB, Third-order-intercept, and various 3G tests(WCDMA, EDGE).
• Wrote automation software using LabVIEW to automate the RF testing using network/spectrum
analysers, power meters and transistor testers.
Cambridge Broadband Ltd Role: RF Support Engineer
• Designed a 3x3 circularly polarised antenna array for production.
• Carried out radiation pattern measurements in an anechoic chamber to ETSI standards involved
both cross and co-polar plots.
• Carried out repair and fault finding to component level of fixed wireless access transceivers.
• Prototyped new fixed wireless access transceivers, involved RF design and prototyping of PLLs.
• Carried out RF tests using Network, Spectrum analysers and power meters.
• Designed RF Power amplifier test jigs, involved the design of RF matching networks
and biasing circuits.
• Test and characterised RF transistors and RF cables at customer specified frequencies.
• Carried out the mechanical design of RF power amplifier test jigs.
• Carried out various RF tests on RF power amplifiers, including P1dB, Third-order-intercept, and various 3G tests(WCDMA, EDGE).
• Wrote automation software using LabVIEW to automate the RF testing using network/spectrum
analysers, power meters and transistor testers.
Cambridge Broadband Ltd Role: RF Support Engineer
• Designed a 3x3 circularly polarised antenna array for production.
• Carried out radiation pattern measurements in an anechoic chamber to ETSI standards involved
both cross and co-polar plots.
• Carried out repair and fault finding to component level of fixed wireless access transceivers.
• Prototyped new fixed wireless access transceivers, involved RF design and prototyping of PLLs.
• Carried out RF tests using Network, Spectrum analysers and power meters.
Design, Prototyping, Automation, Mechanical design, Test, Network, Wireless, Support, Testing, Software, Labview, Power, Production, Castle
My education
University of Plymouth
Bachelors, Communication Engineering
Bachelors, Communication Engineering
County Upper School
GCSEs, English, English Literature
GCSEs, English, English Literature
Steve's reviews
Steve has not received any reviews on Worksome.
Contact Steve Miles BEng(Hons) MIET
Worksome removes the expensive intermediaries and gives you direct contact with relevant talent.
Create a login and get the opportunity to write to Steve directly in Worksome.
are ready to help you
and get specific bids from skilled talent in Denmark