Job Number
163
Company Type
Manufacturer
Location
Topsfield, MA
Job Description
Responsible for technical aspects of RF Engineering, performs and is responsible for broad activities of high-power RF product development such as solid-state switches, limiters, control components, amplifiers or LNA’s and multi-function modules from 1MHz to 18+GHz. Involves the analysis, research, design, development, fabrication, and hands-on testing of high-power RF amplifier circuits, modules, and/or systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for overall coordination of efforts, including making job assignments for RF Engineering personnel and keeping applicable executive(s) informed as to personnel requirements.
- Maintains a working liaison with personnel assigned to other portions of the project as required for proper coordination of RF Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning and Test resources.
- Responsible for the review and approval of all RF Engineering design.
- Contributes heavily to the design approach and to the ingenuity employed, as needed.
- Responsible for the preparation and submission of Estimates to Complete (ETC), status reports and technical reports on assigned projects on a timely basis.
- Ensures that all stages of the project are properly documented by reports, drawing, photographs, etc., as applicable, to ensure reimbursement for works accomplished and to safeguard proprietary rights.
- Upon request, prepares estimates for work to be performed in the department. Reviews estimates prepared by subordinates.
- Prepares schedules for work and ensures that all commitments are met on time. Drives the growth of the Company through improvements in processes, procedures and capital equipment acquisitions.
- Manages costs within allocated budget limits and informs applicable executive as to costs incurred on projects.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent and a minimum of 9 years prior RF microwave design and development experience. Master’s degree and a minimum of 7 years prior RF microwave design and development experience.
- Proficiency generating schematics, PCB layout, and hands-on experience evaluating, testing, tuning, and modifying circuits to meet specifications.
- Proficiency using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and simulation software.
- Proficiency using test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes.
- Costpoint, ERP systems, Microsoft Office proficiency
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High power control component design and hands-on experience with both packaged surface mount components and bare die.
- Experience with ADS, HFSS, AutoCAD, and PADS is a plus.
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 is a plus.
- Experience with circuits operating up to 40 GHz is a plus.
- Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
- Contract Specialties Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Job ID: 19581
