Staff RF/Electrical Design Engineer

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Build complex HFSS EM models of RF/mmWave multi-stage high gain and high power solid-state amplifiers within channelized and/or enclosed cavities

 

• Integrate MMICs into various housings and assemblies towards innovative High power RF solutions

 

• Develop advanced cascaded MMIC modules using 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic simulators

 

• Design PCB-level power management and analog circuitry required for MMIC biasing and health monitoring
• Conduct product checkout, optimization, and design verification testing (DVT) in the test lab

 

• Execute DVT analysis and present results to the internal and/or external customer(s)

 

• Support products through critical lifecycle stages including concept/feasibility, development, qualification, and production.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing Ku-band and Ka-band RF sub-assemblies

• Experience performing system budgeting, including RF link budgets, power budgets, and thermal heat dissipation budgets

• A minimum of 5 years of experience using 3D EM simulation tools such as HFSS and/or CST and knowledge of one or more of the following: ADS, Microwave Office (MWO), or Cadence (Spectre) circuit simulators. Experience using EDA design tools to simulate wave propagation and the effects of the environment on the wave

• Deep expertise in RF and microwave engineering, including s-parameters, material permittivity, impedance matching, cavity modeling, and cavity resonance suppression/management

• Broad knowledge of semiconductor RF / power packaging, materials, assembly processes supporting infrastructure and defense electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies

• Familiarity with PCB and/or mechanical assembly construction considerations. Hands-on expertise with RF and hardware development tools, including schematic capture and PCB layout

• Hands-on lab experience using RF measurement equipment (network and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, etc.)

• Ability to serve as a design authority and gatekeeper for driving quality into the design process through comprehensive documentation, design review participation, and test data analysis

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to concisely summarize highly technical concepts