RF Engineer (Antennas)

Location: Louisville, Colorado

Level: I, II, III, IV, Senior

Type: Full Time

Travel: On-site

Citizenship: Must be US Citizen

ABOUT MAVERICK RF:

At Maverick RF, we design and field state-of-the-art antennas for the most demanding environments on maritime, ground, airborne, and space platforms. Our team fosters a culture that emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, and pride in our product. We look for people who thrive in a work environment that is highly collaborative, dynamic, and creative.

DESCRIPTION:

Canidates will be responsible for leading the RF design (including configuration, prototype, test, and documentation) of antennas and RF systems for aerospace and military applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, hypersonic, low-observable, and/or electronic warfare platforms. Additionally, candidates will be expected to contribute to the development of new and industry-leading antenna technologies. As such, this position requires expertise in both foundational and emerging technical principles, theories, and concepts along with a strong knowledge of the current state-of-the-art in antenna technology.

Throughout the design process, candidates will be expected to collaborate closely with internal, supplier, and/or customer teams to ensure the performance, manufacturability, and timeliness of system designs. Maverick RF places a significant emphasis on development through rapid, iterative analysis and prototyping. As such, candidates can expect to participate heavily in both design/simulation and prototype/test. As a technical representative of Maverick RF, candidates must be capable fostering strong internal and customer relationships while accurately and succinctly presenting designs, analyses, and test results to discerning audiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

§ Developing innovative RF designs for custom antenna and RF systems

§ Leading engineering teams in support of major acquisition programs

§ Interfacing with suppliers and external customers as technical representative of Maverick RF

§ Generating technical memorandums and reports to support data packages, peer reviews, and external customer reviews

§ Preparing technical charts and representing the organization in design reviews and outside contracts

§ Creating and simulating electromagnetic models using standard industry tools (e.g., CST, HFSS, Feko)

§ Creating detailed artwork using standard industry tools (e.g., AutoCAD)

§ Documenting and releasing designs in PDM

§ Performing detailed manufacturing/environmental sensitivity analyses

§ Measuring common antenna port parameters (e.g., VSWR, complex reflection coefficient, coupling/isolation)

§ Conducting antenna range measurements to characterize both gain and phase as well as RCS

§ Writing detailed test reports

§ Researching internal and published sources for innovative solutions

§ Independently iterating designs based on simulation and test results

§ Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field from an ABET accredited institution
• Experience in antenna/RF system design
• Experience using industry standard computational electromagnetic tools (e.g., CST, HFSS, Feko, SENTRI)

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearances

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

§ Master's degree with focus in electromagnetics or antennas

§ Experience designing military aircraft, subsystems, or components in a DoD environment

§ Experience in all stages of product development from conceptualization through development and production

§ Experience designing a breadth of RF systems/components including power dividers, couplers, feed networks, mode formers, filters, transitions, Rotman lenses, frequency selective surfaces (FSS), and radomes

§ Experience with antenna measurements, test equipment, and data

§ Experience with antenna range measurements to characterize both gain/phase and RCS

§ Experience using industry standard circuit design tools (e.g., Agilent ADS, AWR Microwave Office)

§ Experience using MATLAB or similar for data analysis, manipulation, and visualization

§ Active Secret or Top Secret / SCI security clearance

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret or Top Secret / SCI

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary for this position is $87,360 - $204,880. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Maverick RF Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits:

Extensive Health care package including medical, dental and vision. 401(k) match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Holidays. Full time employees accrue 10 hours of PTO per month; up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive 80 hours for designated and floating holidays.

Remote Work:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Maverick RF Solutions facility.

Work Schedule:

Flexible: 40 hours (5dayX8hr or 4day X 10hr)

Maverick RF Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.