RF Design Engineer

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Works with a team in the engineering organization to design, analyze, document, and verify RF subassemblies, circuits, modules, and systems including filters, LNAs, oscillators, mixers, PLLs, and that push the limits of technology and performance
• Works independently on difficult specifications and designs
• Analog RF circuit and system design
• Interfaces with PCB designers to assure superior RF performance of layouts
• Interacts with customers and business development to understand and influence customer specifications
• Interfaces with production to continually improve design and design methodologies
• Creates and manages the creation of engineering prototypes
• Validates new designs to characterize total performance to failure
• Responds to potential orders (Request for Quotes (RFQ) for feasibility of electrical and mechanical specifications.
• Uses Electronic Test Equipment (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Voltmeter, etc.) to tune and test both passive and active modules

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

A bachelor's degree in STEM plus 10 years of technical experience

• Experience in RF filter, amplifier design, frequency converters, multipliers, solid state switching and supporting circuitry, impedance matching, evaluating performance tradeoffs, and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work within frequency range .001-40 GHz with a broadband focus.
• Demonstrated RF/MW filter design knowledge and competence working in several filter topologies; this knowledge should include RF/analog, active, and digital circuits, where required
• Mastery of filter synthesis, simulation, and analysis software to design or modify filter designs based on proven filter methods and techniques, including the capability of training and mentoring others
• Must be as comfortable designing at a desk as testing in the lab
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers in verbal and written formats
• Must be able to solve, diagnose and fix problems at all levels of design. (schematic, layout, module assembly, system, and production)
• Ability to design to accomplish cost, size, weight, power and manufacturability objectives
• Ability to think of independent solutions that are not presently standard or proven.
• Regularly participates in in-depth design discussions that result in establishing filter definition as well as increasing filter understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Possesses statistical mathematics skills
• Extensive knowledge of test equipment including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power equipment, environmental chambers, and network analyzers,
• Possesses an advanced level of computer skills.
• Communication Skills: Has a proven track record of successfully interfacing on a regular basis with Customers as well as other departments in the organization.

Teamwork Skills : Demonstrated ability to lead team activities in such a manner as to achieve common goals, objectives and group commitments

• Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills : Demonstrated ability to take action in solving strategic business and technical problems in-line with the overall company goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work.
• Require repetitive use of hands and fingers in the tuning process.
• Work may require some walking, standing, carrying light items (up to 10 lbs) and recurring reaching or similar activities. Ability to adjust the eye through the use of appropriate tools to bring objects into sharp focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring safety precautions typical of work office and manufacturing environment. Personal protective equipment provided and to be used in designated areas.
• Work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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Job Function : Engineering