Electrical Engineer: Radio Frequency Systems

General Description:

Contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems. Candidate will be expected to work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, implementation and test of high-performance electrical subsystems.  

Essential Duties:

Perform preliminary and critical designs based on COTS or custom active and passive parts and components with oversight from a Senior Engineer.

Perform or oversee fabrication and testing with oversight from a Senior Engineer.

Schematic Capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation and module assembly.

Work with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and any mechanical design considerations.   

Required Skills:

Experience with Schematic Capture is required.

Experience with PCB Layout is required.

At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and testing electronics circuits is required. 

Experience simulating the behavior of electronics in Spice, ADS, or similar software is required. 

Experience with RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing is a plus.

Experience with Altium Designer is preferred.

Experience with design and qualification of hardware for military applications 

Working knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from the component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, safety, etc. 

A working familiarity with characteristics and tradeoffs of today’s active and passive components and a working knowledge of the availability of COTS components

Understanding of RF components and devices

Knowledge of conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging/integration and thermal management

Familiarity with digital, mixed-signal, power and signal integrity tools are desired

Familiarity with PCB manufacturing as well as standards (IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, Drill tolerancing, etc)

Proficiency in use of computers, engineering work stations, and complex electronic equipment

Good oral and written communication to interact with vendors/colleagues

Willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

Ability and willingness to travel 20% of time.

Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity.

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizen is required.  Ability to obtain a security clearance desired.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,715 - $150,895 + bonus + benefits.

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