Principal RF Design Engineer

CommScope; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in connectivity solutions is seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer in Wallingford, CT, to play a vital role in designing and optimizing RF amplifiers. This position requires substantial experience in electrical design and collaboration across disciplines. Ideal candidates will contribute to groundbreaking advancements in connectivity technology, enhancing the performance and quality of network solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Participation in Company’s Incentive Plan

Two weeks of paid vacation

Eleven paid holidays annually

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years or Master’s Degree with 8+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of CATV RF Amplifiers and electrical design theory essential.
• Proficient with circuit analysis, modeling tools, and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate RF Amplifiers, including CATV versions.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams during development.
• Perform testing and evaluation of RF and digital circuitry.

Skills

Electrical design theory

Circuit analysis and modeling

Schematic capture

PCB layout tools

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Keysight Genesys

Job description

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Principal RF Design Engineer

Location:

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States, 06494

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

CommScope's Access Network Solutions BU enable the evolution and revolution of cable networks to high-capacity, low-latency broadband. Be one of the bold and engineer-advanced networks with us. Our Access Network Solutions Team in Wallingford, CT is hiring for RF Design Engineer specialize in designing Power Amplifiers to join our innovative team.

This pivotal role will play a crucial part in our mission to connect the world through advanced network engineering.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World:

Reporting to our Director of Hardware Engineering, the position will be primarily associated with CATV RF Amplifiers, including Full Duplex and Extended Spectrum DOCSIS versions.

This position requires simulation, modeling, breadboarding, and prototype evaluation of RF and Digital circuitry used in these RF amplifiers.

With your knowledge of broadband RF components, you will collaborate with multi-functional design teams comprised of mechanical, electrical, test, and operations engineers.

As a crucial team member in our laboratory, you will work with network and spectrum analyzers, taking measurements including frequency response, return loss, noise figure, non-linear distortion, signal-to-noise ratio, bit error rate, modulation error ratio, optical modulation index, and thermal analysis.

You will be able to make recommendations to the inter-disciplinary team to enhance performance and improve product quality.

This role requires the candidate to be on-site 5days a week to work with our team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 8+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of CATV RF Amplifiers and the following:
  • Electrical design theory.
  • Circuit analysis and modeling tools.
  • Schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
  • Software programs such as Keysight Genesys
  • Proficient with test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.
  • Product lifecycle models.

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

• Familiarity with DOCSIS Cable TV Standards.
• Experience with RF components, designs & circuits.
• Knowledge of digital communication IC’s and micros.

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This opportunity is open to candidates with 10+ years of experience currently residing in U.S. requires sponsorship and willing to relocate to Wallingford, CT. NO FRESH GRADS PLEASE.

Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance.

The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

What Happens After You Apply?
Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US

Why CommScope?

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn.Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere.With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.
CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [e-mail]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo

What happens after you apply?

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://careers.commscope.com/how-we-hire

Our dynamic work environment attracts forward-thinking, hardworking, and caring people who strive to build what’s next. We provide our employees with opportunities where they can innovate and build while growing and developing their careers. We grow with change and know the value diversity plays in bringing forth new insights and generating better solutions.

You will be rewarded with a competitive benefits package, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life, and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan.

Learn more about how we're on a quest to connect the future and build what's next.