RF Hardware Engineer

Are you a self-starter? Do you have an analytical approach to challenges? Do you enjoy solving problems with an innovative and detail-oriented approach?

Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated and creative individual to expand our world-class team. We are looking for an experienced RF Hardware Engineer willing to perform, learn and grow with our company. We want you to help design and push our current and future products to an even higher level.

Enjoy the benefits of working for a small privately held company with on-site hardware and software design, as well as on-site manufacturing and test. The close coupling of all aspects of design and production under one roof allows us to create products and systems at a rapid pace while maintaining the highest possible quality. Annapolis Micro Systems knows there is no substitute for engineering superiority, and prides itself on creating world class products.

Join us and become part of the future of computing technology!

Responsibilities

• Product Definition, Design, Verification & Validation
• • Analyze Customer Requirements for Product Definition
  • Define Product Requirements
  • Generate Product Specifications
  • Develop Prototype Plans
  • Perform Design Validation of Prototype Circuits as well as new full designs in the laboratory
• PCB Schematic Design
• • Create and verify symbols
  • Hierarchical / Reusable designs
  • Integration of ADCs and DACs with FPGAs, including LVDS and JESD204 based convertors
  • RF Circuits including single ended to differential conversion and impedance matching networks
  • Power Supplies (linear and switching)
  • Phase Locked Loop (PLLs)
  • Clock Distribution and Synchronization
• PCB Design Support
• • Constraint Definition (Length Matching, Controlled Impedance, etc)
  • RF Keepout Definition
  • Routing plans and implementation
  • Generate and approve stackups
  • Crosstalk simulations
  • Power Distribution System Simulation
  • Backdrilling Definition
• Provide Network analysis of circuits
• Generate documentation to enable Firmware and Software Teams to enable and test hardware functionality
• Generate and Implement Product Test Plans
• Operate in a team environment to develop COTS solutions designed with the end user in mind
• Generate and maintain BOMs and assembly drawings to support purchasing and manufacturing
• Utilize Laboratory Test Equipment, including:
• • Multi-Meters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Network Analyzers
  • Signal Source Analyzers
  • RF Signal Generators
• Collaborate with other design teams including HW, SW, FW, Mechanical, Purchasing and Manufacturing
• Effectively communicate and present designs to customers

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience Designing, Building, and/or Modeling RF Circuits and/or Associated Signal Processing Hardware. (1-10GHz required, 10GHz+ desired)
• Experience with high speed (5GSps+) ADC and DAC circuits, including signal conditioning and low phase noise clock distribution techniques
• Experience with RF Measurement Equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Signal Generators, etc)
• Experience with General Electronics Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, Multi-meters, etc)
• Experience with simulation software (Ansys HFSS preferred)
• Experience with grounding and shielding techniques
• U.S. Citizenship

Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. was founded in 1982 as a center of excellence in electronics research and design. Since then, we have developed a full WILDTM EcoSystem of boards and systems and software. These high-performance FPGA-based products are utilized by some of the biggest names in the defense, aerospace and commercial sectors. Our products are deployed all around the world on naval ships (signals intelligence), radar stations (signal processing), and on reconnaissance flights (synthetic aperture radar). Our bleeding-edge technology pushes the limits of what is possible in both the electrical and mechanical realms.

We offer an excellent compensation package. Benefits include Major Medical and Prescription Drug coverage for you and your eligible dependents with 100% of premiums paid! There is also an innovative 401(k) plan that allows you to manage your choice of investments through a Fidelity brokerage account. Other generous benefits include dental, life, long-term disability, and paid holiday, vacation and sick leave.

We are based in beautiful Annapolis, a historic city on the Chesapeake Bay within easy driving distance of Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Annapolis is the sailing capital of the world, and offers a rich variety of cultural experiences.

Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).