Senior Rf Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Sr RF Engineer to design and develop innovative electrical/electronic solutions in Northampton, MA. The role involves leading project initiatives, managing design and integration processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, RF design experience, and the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance. A full benefits package, including relocation assistance, is being offered.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Bonus

Paid Relocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience designing and developing microwave components.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic concepts.
• Coordinate system-level requirements with subcontractors.
• Develop production documentation and manage configuration control.

Skills

RF Design Experience

Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

Mentor Graphics tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSr RF Engineer

Northampton, MA
Schedule: 9/80 M-F

$140,000 to $170,000+Full benefits package+ Bonus + Paid Relocation

Are you an experienced RF Engineer looking for an opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion? We are seeking a Sr RF Engineer to join our team in Northampton, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing project initiatives, influencing processes, and making significant improvements to our products and systems.

As a RF Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Design & Development: Lead the design and development of electrical/electronic concepts, transforming them into finished, working designs based on specifications, customer requirements, and multidisciplinary inputs.
• System Integration: Lead and support the assembly and integration of products/systems containing microwave components or subsystems, leveraging your extensive troubleshooting expertise.
• RF System Synthesis: Synthesize and define RF System designs for complex electro-optical solutions.
• Coordination: Coordinate system-level requirements internally and with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Microwave Component Design: Design and develop microwave components, circuits, and subsystems for multidisciplinary product applications.
• Test & Analysis: Develop test procedures, specify test equipment (including Vector Network Analyzers, Noise Figure Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers), and provide technical assistance during testing of prototype and production hardware.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and execute continuous improvement plans for the Electrical Engineering team.
• Project Management: Develop estimates for project completion (engineering hours and schedule duration) and manage projects/processes with general supervision, communicating regularly with other engineering disciplines.
• Design Review & Mentorship: Coordinate and lead design reviews, present complex internal and external design reviews, and provide technical supervision and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Production Support: Support the production floor for system integration and test.
• Documentation: Develop production documentation and manage it through the configuration management process (official release, redlines, Configuration Control Board meetings, etc.).
• Design Analysis: Perform design analysis and establish circuit-level tests to validate designs, including thermal effects and tolerance contributions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship: Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; OR
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; OR
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• RF Design Experience: 2+ years of experience designing and developing microwave components, circuits, and subsystems for multidisciplinary product applications.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with MS Office products.

Additional Skills:

• Mixed signal Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and development experience, preferably with Mentor Graphics tools.