RF/Wireless Engineer

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a RF/Wireless Engineer.

Position Type: Full-Time Contract, Possible Contract to hire
Duration: 06-12 months
Location: Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Schedule : 4/10 (Mon-Thurs - 1st shift)

As a RF/Wireless Engineer, you will be:

• As a Lead Electrical Engineer, the candidate must have experience with L band RF systems, able to work from customer requirements to derive additional requirements, define the architecture of a possible solution based on requirements, setup a requirements schema & link requirements to documents (systems/subsystem specification, hardware/RF architecture description document, etc.) and flow down applicable requirements to other groups (software, ASIC, & test) so that they can contribute to realize the end solution based on the proposed architecture.
• The Lead EE will also oversee the development a qualification test plan that will ensure that the architecture and solution satisfy the customers’ requirements.
• The Lead EE will also work with subject matter experts in the areas of GPS signal processing, anti-jam signal processing, other hardware design team members, control software, and government qualification standards.
• As a Lead EE, the candidate is expected to understand each aspect of the technology used in the proposed solution.
• The Lead EE also must work with the cost account manager, program management, and project management to develop the solution within the program’s budget and schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of Electrical Engineering low frequency and high frequency (RF) Analog and Digital circuit design.
• Experience with RF systems, ideally GPS receivers
• Contribute to providing innovative Electrical Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
• Develop circuit designs, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, customer CDRLs to meet program schedules.
• Support cross functional teams for cross functional conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank page architecture developments and design
• Contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and Test with emphasis on military GPS electronics.
• Contribute to execution of design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
• Provide project management reports as required, support senior level and customer reviews as necessary.
• Provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
• Interface with the program’s leadership and other teams (SW, Systems, ME, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
• Participate or lead in the product development process including design reviews.
• 5 to 10% Travel required.

Typical Tasks include

• Generate System Safety Program Plans, Hazard Analyses and Safety Assessment Reports IAW MIL-STD-882E
• Consult with other engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware, software, and operational performance requirements of the overall system
• Work closely with Government customers to ensure that the System Safety requirements are defined and implemented in a way that will allow for the verification and validation of the system
• Ability to internalize requirements definition and document System Safety artifacts in DOORS and/or Cameo
• Present system safety risk assessment at Customer design review meetings

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas.
• Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ability to capture schematics design and PCBA Layout using modern EE CAD such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.
• 5 years’ experience with project management and product design team leadership guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction; working in a team environment as an individual contributor.
• 6 years’ strong experience with receiver, Antenna, or Radio design (i.e. RF).
• 4 years’ experience with embedded Hardware design.
• 2 years’ experience with FPGA design with emphasis in digital signal processing (DSP)
• 4 years’ experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills
• 7 Years experience with design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, P-Spice, Agilent ADS (or AWR), Schematics Capturing/PCBA Layout tools such as Altium, and Ansys HFSS
• 2 Years’ experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx ISE, Xilinx EDK, and ModelSim.
• This position needs an Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong familiarity with GPS Module design and topology.
• Advanced with High-speed Analog design methodologies.
• Advanced in MS Office, design tools such as Simulink/MATLAB, P-Spice, Altium (Schematics Capturing & PCBA Layout), Agilent ADS (or AWR), and Ansys HFSS.
• Familiar with FPGA design methodologies.
• Proficient with DO-254 design.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.

REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position qualifies for a Referral Bonus amount of $250-$1000 dollars. Click here to learn more – . Please email your referral details along with their resume to

Naval Sisodia



PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: Between $80 - $85 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).