Product Engineer (RF Systems Engineer)

Product Engineer (RF Systems Engineer)Santa Clara, CA, United States$ 120,000.00 - 140,000.00 (US Dollar)Inizio Partners is a top-rated executive hiring and IT placement firm serving clients globally. Inizios clients include fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, defense contractors, startups, private equity & venture capital firms etc.We are currently recruiting for a Product Engineer (RF Systems Engineer) for a leading public company who is a provider of innovative and optimized satellite communications solutions. Our customer's efficient and reliable ground equipment portfolio meets the unique demands of mobile backhaul, government, mobility and enterprise customers on every continent, in 160+ countries and across every ocean.Summary:The Product Engineer (RF Systems Engineer) will be,Responsible for product design and validation, including documentation, evaluation, and deployment of products.Responsible for working closely with planning, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, design/drafting, assembly, test and production personnel in the development, design, validation and deployment of cost-effective, reliable products. Also responsible for modification, validation and deployment of the design changes of existing products.Analyzes and specifies equipment to establish solutions to complex problems.Conducts experimental tests and evaluates results.Selects and specifies components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability criteria. Also reviews vendor capabilities and makes vendor recommendations.Responsible for oral and written presentations, project planning, design reviews and reports for customers, colleagues, and management.Responsibilities:Having wide-ranging experience using professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Qualifications:Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience designing, developing and production releasing of products.Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics. MS in electrical engineering or Physics preferred.Knowledge and experience of microwave (5-26.5 GHz) and/or millimeter wave (26.5-55 GHz) Traveling Wave Tube TWT products and technologies and cascaded RF chain design including Gain, Amplitude and phase flatness, Noise power, Intermodulation, spectral re-growth and noise power distortion, Phase noise, Spurious, Temperature and vibration induced issues.Knowledge and experience with:Specifying microwave components, Microwave/millimeter wave component vendors, Isolators, Filters, Waveguide Assemblies, Solid State Amplifiers, Linearizers, Cables etcPhase noise, AM/AM & AM/PM, Phase matchingPower Amplifiers (>25 watts), Frequency converters (up and down), Low noise and medium power solid state amplifiers, PIN diode attenuators, Pre-distortion, Filters, Mixers, Coupler, Power combiners, Power dividers, Waveguide components and transitionsMechanical packagingDigital and analog control systemsPower suppliesRoot cause identificationMIL-STD requirements and testingWell-developed analytical and documentation skillsSolid practical experience baseCreative and enthusiastic team playerDisciplined approach to product design, documentation and validationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAble and willing to work in a highly collaborative environmentAble and willing to do hands-on workAble to appreciate and act on business-driven issuesAbility to manage projects and project teamsGood multi-tasking skillsHistory of successful product development and deliveryAble to make appropriate technology choicesDemonstrated track record of working closely with other team members in a fast-paced environment to bring development concepts into high-yield, reliable production components, assemblies and products.Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision401KDiscretionary BonusStock Purchase ProgramPTO Package (2 Weeks + 1 week personal time + 1 week sick leave)and moreCustomer will offer relocation package for candidates outside Bay Area