RF Design Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Works with a team in the engineering organization to design, analyze, document, and verify RF subassemblies, circuits, modules, and systems including filters, LNAs, oscillators, mixers, PLLs, and that push the limits of technology and performance
• Works independently on difficult specifications and designs
• Analog RF circuit and system design
• Interfaces with PCB designers to assure superior RF performance of layouts
• Interacts with customers and business development to understand and influence customer specifications
• Interfaces with production to continually improve design and design methodologies
• Creates and manages the creation of engineering prototypes
• Validates new designs to characterize total performance to failure
• Responds to potential orders (Request for Quotes (RFQ) for feasibility of electrical and mechanical specifications.
• Uses Electronic Test Equipment (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Voltmeter, etc.) to tune and test both passive and active modules

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

A bachelor’s degree in STEM plus 10 years of technical experience

• Experience in RF filter, amplifier design, frequency converters, multipliers, solid state switching and supporting circuitry, impedance matching, evaluating performance tradeoffs, and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work within frequency range .001-40 GHz with a broadband focus.
• Demonstrated RF/MW filter design knowledge and competence working in several filter topologies; this knowledge should include RF/analog, active, and digital circuits, where required
• Mastery of filter synthesis, simulation, and analysis software to design or modify filter designs based on proven filter methods and techniques, including the capability of training and mentoring others
• Must be as comfortable designing at a desk as testing in the lab
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers in verbal and written formats
• Must be able to solve, diagnose and fix problems at all levels of design. (schematic, layout, module assembly, system, and production)
• Ability to design to accomplish cost, size, weight, power and manufacturability objectives
• Ability to think of independent solutions that are not presently standard or proven.
• Regularly participates in in-depth design discussions that result in establishing filter definition as well as increasing filter understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Possesses statistical mathematics skills
• Extensive knowledge of test equipment including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power equipment, environmental chambers, and network analyzers,
• Possesses an advanced level of computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Has a proven track record of successfully interfacing on a regular basis with Customers as well as other departments in the organization.

Teamwork Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead team activities in such a manner as to achieve common goals, objectives and group commitments

• Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to take action in solving strategic business and technical problems in-line with the overall company goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work.
• Require repetitive use of hands and fingers in the tuning process.
• Work may require some walking, standing, carrying light items (up to 10 lbs) and recurring reaching or similar activities. Ability to adjust the eye through the use of appropriate tools to bring objects into sharp focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring safety precautions typical of work office and manufacturing environment. Personal protective equipment provided and to be used in designated areas.
• Work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.