Sr. Principal MMIC Design Engineer

Job Description

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview

Seeking engineers for an exciting opportunity with the MMIC Design Center organization under CAES Defense Systems, located in either our Richardson, TX or Forsyth, MO locations! The MMIC Design Center is comprised of a team of 20+ MMIC and Packaging Designers creating advanced RF solutions for internal and external customers. The Center has PMO, test and test support engineering to convert designs into delivered products as well as systems expertise to support customer architectures and trade studies also enabling CAES capabilities at board and sub-array levels. Consider joining us! Apply today.

Come work in a small team environment to co-develop innovative, leading-edge GaN / GaAs technology MMICs for Defense Electronics systems; ground and airborne-based radars, electronic warfare and space applications ranging from L-band to above Ka-band; assist in architecture development and feasibility studies; assist in advanced package concepts through development; perform modeling, simulations, and analyses necessary and hold successful design reviews with customers; assist in mask release to the foundry; assist in manufacturing & test readiness; work in lab alongside technicians to assist in validation & device characterization testing; prepare technical reports; collaborate with various organizations and cross-functional teams within CAES; work with internal and external vendors as required; support or lead in IR&D efforts; apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

• Perform line-up analysis, floor planning, FET device selection, and circuit topology studies necessary to meet customer requirements.
• Perform circuit simulation, analyses, and layout as part of the design flow methodology.
• Perform circuit modeling and simulations using foundry PDK models (linear, non-linear, and EM).
• Perform 3D modeling and simulations for packaging MMIC’s; work with drafters and PCB designers to develop packages and/or multi-chip modules.
• Perform simulations using Cadence/AWR AXIEM 3D planar EM and Analyst 3D FEM tools.
• Perform analyses required to achieve reliability & manufacturing compliance.
• Prepare for design reviews and preparing for manufacturing and test readiness.
• Perform RF/Microwave measurements in the lab using PNA-X and related equipment.
• Lead Engineer to assist in planning, reporting, and meeting performance, cost, and schedule objectives on programs.
• Identify & initiate improvements in the design methodology flow.
• Engage and forge relationships with foundries, advanced process & packaging suppliers, in order to advance CAES MMIC capabilities.
• Assist in business development pursuits to help shape customer requirements and system architecture trades.
• Technical lead role; prepare flow-down specifications and floor planning requirements; prepare project status to Program Management and Engineering Manager.
• Assist in IR&D roadmaps and lead IR&D projects.
• Identify and contribute in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in technical write-ups for proposals and white papers.
• Mentoring Engineers.
• Support Engineering team in customer support activities and preparing technical reports.
• Lead and collaborate team meetings and activities.
• Customer focused; assist customers with trade-offs to assist in defining MMIC specifications.
• Lead Engineer on the most challenging problems to solve and act as MMIC SME across other CAES sites as needed.
• Lead IR&D foundry capabilities assessment activities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Eleven (11)+ years of experience in MMIC design on III-V compound semiconductors (GaAs & GaN).
• Advanced knowledge of best practices for handling, manufacturing & assembly of MMICs.
• Advanced knowledge of III-V semiconductors; engage with foundries and other vendors and suppliers in order to advance CAES MMIC capabilities.
• Subject matter expert (SME) knowledge in several specialty areas such as device modeling, III-V reliability, ESD control and design for best practices, radiation hardness, hydrogen poisoning for example.
• Extensive knowledge of current III-V technology and emerging foundry capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of IC packaging, current and emerging; modeling, manufacturing process, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge in various microwave measurements and calibration methods.
• Expert knowledge of radar and communication systems architectures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of radar and communication systems architectures.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and fast learner.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment and self-motivated.
• Time Management & Organizational skills: adaptability to changing priorities and assignments; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to focus on task at hand and meet expected time completion (ETC); ability to keep an organized work station and materials.

Salary Range: $147,000 - $215,000 annually (Richardson, TX).

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email