RESPONSIBILITIES: Simulate/model RF front-end systems, working with system architects, modem/DSP and ASIC engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains Derive RF HW specifications for the RF system and RF blocks Develop RF/microwave circuits, components, MMICs, board and packages Evaluate and characterize prototypes and RF components Characterize and analyze full radio performance Assist in the development of automated test equipment for lab measurements Work with manufacturing engineers on production testing of RF avionics components and systems BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 2+ years of research and/or industry experience in RF/microwave circuit design PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with emphasis in RF/microwave circuits or electromagnetic theory Experience with design of linear and non-linear circuits such as power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters and PLLs Thorough understanding of RF passive components Familiar with radio related test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, vector signal generator, network analyzers Experience characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK and QAM RF/microwave design using ADS, HFSS, AWR or similar Understanding of electromagnetic propagation and antenna systems Schematic and layout using Altium Designer or other PCB design tools Experience in Matlab, Python, C++ or equivalent tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems Python and/or LabVIEW programming experience for test automation Digital communication theory with emphasis on bit error rate and system noise figure RF/microwave design in the Ku, Ka, V and E-band frequency range ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.