RF Engineer
Maxtena
RF Engineer
As an RF Engineer, you will be responsible for product design, development, and support. Responsibilities include designing new products from concept to full production for GPS, Satellite Communication, 5G, 4G LTE, and advanced phased array systems.
The position is based in Germantown, MD.
Your work at Maxtena will include:
- Design of new products from concept to full production for GPS, Satellite Communication, 5G, 4G LTE, and advanced phased array systems
- Define RF architecture for new products and select/qualify parts
- Construct hardware prototype and testing
- Collaborate with layout and PCB engineers
- Support manufacturing team and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales and other technical teams
- Setup/run/define automated testing for quality control, acceptance, and production testing
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- S. in Electrical Engineering, MSEE or PhD preferred
- Demonstrated experience in RF circuit design and testing
- Demonstrated experience in RF systems design, including architecture definition, stability analysis, noise and power budget analysis, non-linear response analysis, parts selection, and qualification
- Demonstrated experience in PA input/output matching and optimization of ACP, P1dB, and spurs
- Demonstrated experience in board-level optimization of RF circuits
- Demonstrated experience with matching networks, corporate feeds, filters (primarily SAW/ceramic), and duplexers
- Demonstrated experience with GPS/GNSS receivers, Satellite transceivers, and cellular transceivers is a plus
- Demonstrated experience with bench measurement equipment including signal generator, spectrum analyzer, and vector network analyzer
- Demonstrated experience with wireless communication principles and different modulations used by modern satellite and cellular communication systems
- Demonstrated experience in RF simulation and familiarity with industry-standard tools such as ADS and MATLAB
- Demonstrated experience with various aspects of PCB design including schematic capture, layout, and fabrication processes
- Demonstrated experience with compliance and testing standards such as FCC, ETSI, and MIL standards
- Demonstrated experience in effectively synthesizing and presenting results in technical proposals, design documentation, and customer presentations
- Strong fabrication, and prototyping abilities including soldering and assembly
- Exceptionally detail-oriented
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including concise presentation skills
Perks of working at Maxtena:
- Developing innovative, meaningful products from scratch
- A dynamic, innovative, and productive workplace
- Cutting-edge technology & high-tech lab
- Continuous career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K match
- Flextime
- Fun & games events
- Coffee, sweets, & much more...
Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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