Sr. RF Design Engineer

From communications networks and critical national security systems to life-saving diagnostic imaging, quantum computing and more, our client supports the world's most innovative companies in building RF, microwave and millimeter wave technology. They offer a generous compensation package and benefits as well as growth opportunity. They have been experiencing aggressive growth over the last couple of years and have no plans to stop!

The Sr. RF Design Engineer will periodically assist the Director of Product Line Engineering – CATV MMIC in crafting the strategy for the CATV MMIC business including the technical direction for the company, as well as directing the design and development of RF and Microwave discrete components blending theoretical emphasis with strong practical bench skills on power amplifiers for the CATV market from concept through production. This position has reporting responsibility to the Director of Product Line Engineering – CATV MMIC and is an integral part of our design team.

Job Function:

1. Design and develop RF & Microwave circuits, components, and sub-assemblies, in particular power amplifiers for the CATV market. Modify existing designs to improve performance, quality, manufacturability, production yields, cost, etc.
2. Accountable for implementing a device perturbation and sensitivity analysis process to ensure highest possible production yields, meeting deadlines, and resolving performance issues along the way.
3. Develop design plans and determine design specifications based on customer objectives and requirements.
4. Develop performance criteria, including parasitic effects and process variations that affect performance of developed models.
5. Work with packaging engineers to develop and verify thermal models for various design options. Oversee trips to thermal measurement facilities to gather data.
6. Direct and manage the performance of the groups circuit & component analysis and simulation effort using industry MWO, ADS, HFSS and other CAD tools.
7. Research & utilize latest techniques & approaches, analyze user input, identify, and establish performance standards. Develop process and procedures to verify and validate designs through simulations, tests, and reliability studies.
8. Oversee Multi-Project Wafers (MPW) reticles and associated designs are done in a timely manner and ensure IC layouts are completed with clean DRC. Train younger engineers in details of IC layout and reticle preparation.
9. Serve as technical support to Production & Marketing departments on new and existing designs.
10. Interface with MPE to develop new assembly processes for CATV amplifier products.
11. Support product engineering in preparation of application notes, technical articles & catalog specs for publication.
12. Support evaluation of components, materials & suppliers.
13. Participate in design review meetings.
14. Interface with sales, marketing and operations to bridge the gap with engineering.
15. Provide technical support directly to customers. Periodically travel to customer meetings.
16. Self-managed i.e. figure things out on your own.
17. Solve technical, operational and group issues.
18. Provide engineering execution excellence of design and development projects.
19. Ensure deadlines are met and team members are held accountable.
20. Provide guidance and execution on product road map.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Mentor junior technical staff.
2. Actively participate in design review meetings.
3. Provide technical vision and direction to ensure the development team is aligned with the strategy of the company.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

1. MSEE with minimum of 5 years' management experience.
2. BSEE with minimum 10 years' experience.
3. Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in CATV amplifier component design including RF bench experience.
4. Deep knowledge of RF amplifier distortion, measurement techniques, and mitigation approaches.
5. Ability to "Lead from the Bench” junior designers with demonstrated hands-on bench skills in RF disciplines, including fine soldering of SMT components, RF measurements, calibration techniques, and rapid prototyping. Ability to create designs and solutions across a multitude of daily challenges and ability to encourage and lead others in the same creative spirit.
6. Strong knowledge of circuit simulation concepts. Ability to merge theory with practice on the bench.
7. Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, team player, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
8. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
9. Experience working for an ISO company that practices LEAN manufacturing.