Electrical Engineer: RF Subsystems

Boeing; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 99,705 - 124,683; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced engineer to contribute technical expertise in the design and testing of RF/mmWave Subsystems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in schematic capture, PCB layout, and experience with electronics circuit design. This full-time position is based in California, with a competitive salary and benefits package, including the possibility of travel for project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in designing and testing electronic circuits.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design and test high-performance electrical subsystems.
• Oversee fabrication and testing of electronic systems.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering on thermal solutions.

Skills

Schematic Capture

PCB Layout

Designing electronics circuits

Spice simulation

RF & mmW PCB development

Altium Designer

Military hardware design

Electronics sub-assemblies knowledge

RF components understanding

Microelectronic packaging

Digital mixed-signal tools familiarity

PCB manufacturing standards

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Spice

ADS

Altium Designer

Job description

Contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, implementation and test of high-performance electrical subsystems.
• Perform preliminary and critical designs based on COTS or custom active and passive parts and components with oversight from a Senior Engineer.
• Perform or oversee fabrication and testing with oversight from a Senior Engineer.
• Schematic Capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation and module assembly.
• Work with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and any mechanical design considerations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience With Schematic Capture Is Required.
• Experience with PCB Layout is required.
• At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and testing electronics circuits required.
• Experience simulating the behavior of electronics in Spice, ADS, or similar software is required.
• Experience with RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing is a plus.
• Experience With Altium Designer Is Preferred.
• Experience with design and qualification of hardware for military applications
• Working knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from the component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, safety, etc. is desired
• A working familiarity with characteristics and tradeoffs of today’s active and passive components and a working knowledge of the availability of COTS components is desired.
• Understanding of RF components and devices is desired.
• Knowledge of conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging/integration and thermal management is desired
• Familiarity with digital, mixed-signal, power and signal integrity tools are desired.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing, also standards (IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, Drill tolerancing, etc.) is desired
• Proficiency in use of computers, engineering workstations, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel 20% of time.

Special Requirements

US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance

Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits.

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