RF Filter Design Engineer

Introduction

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this RF Filter Design Engineer position located in Orlando, FL. This position is a direct hire opportunity which is expected to be on-site.

Summary

The selected RF Filter Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of RF and Microwave filter products. Leads project teams in a fast-paced team environment to deliver new products to customers on time, meeting or exceeding all requirements and resulting in profitable products when transitioned to production.

Job Description :

Apply technical principles of engineering and electronics and utilize RF synthesis and simulation software packages to design, simulate and prototype new products with emphasis in RF filters.-

Perform detailed analysis of compliance for electrical, mechanical, environmental and regulatory requirements (compliance matrix) for all new products being quoted. -

Estimate total costs, including material, labor, test and development costs as well as lead time for new products to be quoted.-

Lead design and development projects to completion following the company's documented design and development process.-

Optimize new products for performance, lead time and cost.-

Provide guidance to assemblers and engineering technicians during the prototype build and optimization phase.-

Interface with Manufacturing Engineering to develop any new processes required to support new products.-

Interface with purchasing department to ensure required materials for prototypes are procured and delivered on time.-

Provide timely updates on progress of projects.-

Lead and / or participate in required project meetings : Project kick-offs, peer design reviews, pre-ship reviews, etc…-

Provide necessary design engineering support during transition of new products to production.-

Support mature products already in production that need design engineering support for obsolete components, quality or reliability issues or further optimization.-

Educate, train, mentor and coach other design engineers and technicians that have less experience or knowledge in the field.-

Stay up to date on technology and industry trends and propose new products to management that can give company a competitive advantage.

Qualified candidates would have the following :

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities : -

Familiarity in Microsoft Office Applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.-

Working knowledge of RF / Microwave filter synthesis and simulation software, with experience in lumped-element and / or distributed-element designs.-

Understanding of technologies and processes used in the design and fabrication of filters and related RF products.-

Strong project management capabilities.-

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced engineering and production environment.-

Hands-on bench skills.-

Knowledge of various lumped-element filter topologies and design methodologies.-

Experience with cavity and dielectric resonator filters used in telecommunications, military, or avionics applications.-

Experience designing high-power filters (300 watts or greater) and / or filter miniaturization.-

Strong CAD skills with electromagnetic analysis tools.-

Understanding of radio architecture, avionics and military communication systems, and radar systems.-

Must be able to work with ITAR data without a license.

Education, Experience and Training : -Bachelor's or Master Degree in Electrical Engineer (BSEE or MSEE preferred).-10+ years of experience in RF / Microwave industry, including a minimum of 5 years in filter design.-Experience with integrated microwave filter assemblies is preferred.

Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company"s success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never 'just a number'. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium.

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