Lead RF Engineer

Lead RF Engineer

Responsible for solving complex engineering problems in support of developing high-power solid-state RF amplifiers. Involves the analysis, research, design, development, fabrication, and hands-on testing of high-power RF amplifier circuits, modules, and/or systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs design of active and/or passive high power RF microwave components and circuits operating up to 18 GHz and above; wideband CW operation and/or high peak power pulsed operation.
• Constructs models, simulates, and optimizes new conceptual RF circuits and supporting analog circuits.
• Performs RF amplifier device selection and lineup budget analysis calculations to predict operating points and performance.
• Constructs RF test setups and evaluates, tests, tunes, and modifies circuits to meet specifications; documents and analyzes the results.
• Provides technical assistance and coordinates with other team members to support product development, manufacturing, and transitioning new designs to production.
• Assists in preparation of bids and proposals.
• May have occasional travel duties to include customer design reviews and participation in field testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in RF microwave design and development for senior level position.
• Proficiency generating schematics, PCB layout, and hands-on experience evaluating, testing, tuning, and modifying circuits to meet specifications.
• Proficiency using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and simulation software.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency using test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience writing technical documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High power solid-state amplifier design and hands-on experience with both packaged surface mount components and bare die.
• Experience with ADS, HFSS, AutoCAD, and PADS is a plus.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 is a plus.
• Experience with circuits operating up to 40 GHz is a plus.
• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).