Lead RF Engineer

Stellant Systems; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems in Melville, NY is seeking a Lead RF Engineer to solve complex problems in high-power solid-state RF amplifiers, covering analysis, design, development, fabrication and hands-on testing of RF circuits, modules, and systems.

The role leads active/passive RF components up to 18 GHz, builds models, tests, tunes and documents results, supports production and bids, with occasional travel to customer reviews and field tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years in RF microwave design and development for a senior level role.
• Proficiency in schematics, PCB layout, testing, tuning, and modification to meet specs.
• Experience with CAD tools and RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design active and/or passive high power RF components and circuits up to 18 GHz and beyond.
• Construct models, simulate, and optimize new RF concepts and analog circuits.
• Perform RF amplifier device selection and budget analysis to predict performance.
• Build RF test setups, evaluate, tune, and document results to meet specs.
• Collaborate with teams to support product development, manufacturing, and production transfer.
• Assist in bids and proposals; may travel for customer design reviews and field testing.

Skills

RF design

Microwave circuits

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Testing & tuning

Documentation

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

ADS

HFSS

AutoCAD

PADS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead RF Engineer

Job Location: Melville, NY

Salary: $140,000-$160,000/yr DOE

Responsible for solving complex engineering problems in support of developing high-power solid-state RF amplifiers. Involves the analysis, research, design, development, fabrication, and hands-on testing of high-power RF amplifier circuits, modules, and/or systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs design of active and/or passive high power RF microwave components and circuits operating up to 18 GHz and above; wideband CW operation and/or high peak power pulsed operation.


• Constructs models, simulates, and optimizes new conceptual RF circuits and supporting analog circuits.


• Performs RF amplifier device selection and lineup budget analysis calculations to predict operating points and performance.


• Constructs RF test setups and evaluates, tests, tunes, and modifies circuits to meet specifications; documents and analyzes the results.


• Provides technical assistance and coordinates with other team members to support product development, manufacturing, and transitioning new designs to production.


• Assists in preparation of bids and proposals.


• May have occasional travel duties to include customer design reviews and participation in field testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.


• 8+ years of experience in RF microwave design and development for senior level position.


• 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 Microsoft Office.


• Proficiency using test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience writing technical documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• High power solid-state amplifier 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.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).