A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
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VETERANS PREFERENCE
Requirements :
Bachelors or Master Degree in Electrical Engineer (BSEE or MSEE preferred). Ten plus years of experience in the RF/Microwave industry, including a minimum of five years in filter design. Experience with integrated microwave filter assemblies is preferred. Working knowledge of RF/Microwave filter synthesis and simulation software, with experience in lumped-element and/or distributed-element designs. Familiarity in Microsoft Office Applications. Understanding of technologies and processes used in the design and fabrication of filters and related RF products. Project management capabilities. Communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced engineering and production environment. Hands-on bench skills. Knowledge of various lumped-element filter topologies and design methodologies. Experience with cavity and dielectric resonator filters used in telecommunications, military, or avionics applications. Experience designing high-power filters (300 watts or greater) and/or filter miniaturization. CAD skills with electromagnetic analysis tools. Understanding of radio architecture, avionics and military communication systems, and radar systems. Must be able to work with ITAR data without a license. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 50 pounds. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required. Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, machine controls, and measuring instruments. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, fumes, and related by-products. Employer conducts Background Check, and Drug Testing.
Job Responsibilities :
Apply technical principles of engineering and electronics and utilize RF synthesis and simulation software packages to design, simulate and prototype new products with emphasis in RF filters. Perform detailed analysis of compliance for electrical, mechanical, environmental and regulatory requirements (compliance matrix) for all new products being quoted. Estimate total costs, including material, labor, test and development costs as well as lead time for new products to be quoted. Lead design and development projects to completion following the companys documented design and development process. Optimize new products for performance, lead time and cost. Provide guidance to assemblers and engineering technicians during the prototype build and optimization phase. Interface with Manufacturing Engineering to develop any new processes required to support new products. Interface with purchasing department to ensure required materials for prototypes are procured and delivered on time. Provide timely updates on progress of projects. Lead and/or participate in required project meetings: Project kick-offs, peer design reviews, pre-ship reviews, etc. Provide necessary design engineering support during transition of new products to production. Support mature products already in production that need design engineering support for obsolete components, quality or reliability issues or further optimization. Educate, train, mentor and coach other design engineers and technicians that have less experience or knowledge in the field. Stay up to date on technology and industry trends and propose new products to management that can give company a competitive advantage.
