RF Design Engineer

Position Summary:

Working with senior RF design engineers, design, develop and test transceiver sub-systems for mission critical public safety communication systems. Test for regulatory compliance and conduct engineering studies to improve performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with senior RF design engineers, participate in development of the following RF functional areas:
  • Receiver front ends
  • Zero or Near-Zero IF designs
  • Transmitter power amplifier chains
  • VCO and synthesizers
• Support regulatory and performance testing
• Execute test plans and generate documentation to ensure requirements are achieved
• Use software tools and test equipment to test electronic designs
• Design, debug and test digital, and analog circuits
• Support production facilities and interface with the Test Engineers and factory personnel on the testing and production of the products
• Perform other work-related duties as necessary

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong Excel, MS Word, Power Point, skills required
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidentiality and Time Management

Qualifications:

• BSEE required
• Minimum 5 years of RF transceiver design experience
• Knowledge and/or experience with test equipment and software tools for electronics simulations, design, testing and documentation is also a must.
• Previous LMR industry experience with: Motorola Solutions, Harris PSPC, EF Johnson, JVC Kenwood or others is a plus.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Work typically takes place in a normal office environment requiring: sitting, walking, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Operate a PC and other office equipment
• Travel between floors and office buildings may be required
• Environmental conditions: noise, vibration, oils, solvents, chemicals

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.