Radio Frequency Engineer III

Frontgrade; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled RF Engineer III to join their innovative team. This role involves analyzing requirements and designing solutions for RF applications, contributing to projects in defense, space, and healthcare technology. With a focus on high reliability and performance, you'll engage in designing printed circuit board assemblies, troubleshooting, and improving product manufacturability. You'll also have the opportunity to grow your career through learning and development initiatives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health plans, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical (FSA + HSA)

Dental

Vision

Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching

Career Opportunity and Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

11 paid Holidays per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RF applications and design.
• Strong understanding of RF principles and high power transceiver design.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot printed circuit board assemblies.
• Review specifications and assess feasibility for performance requirements.
• Generate plans for product qualification and testing.

Skills

RF principles

electromagnetic theory

transmission lines

antenna design

signal processing

high power transceiver design

electrical design of RF and Analog circuitry

system-level simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

*ProfitSharingPlan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

Overview

The RF Engineer III works under the guidance of experienced engineers to analyze requirements and design solutions for RF applications.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs basic design functions of printed circuit board assemblies
• Reviews customer specifications and assesses feasibility of meeting performance requirements
• Performs test and troubleshooting on printed circuit card assemblies and amplifier products
• Creates and maintains project milestone schedules
• Identifies and evaluates continuous improvement opportunities to improve manufacturability, product performance, reduce cost, etc.
• Generates Plans and Procedures for product Qualification, Design Verification, and Acceptance Testing.
• Participates in development of technical strategies and teaming strategies on multiple projects.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's degree)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
  • (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
  • (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
• Strong understanding of RF principles, including electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, antenna design, and signal processing
• Knowledge of components, schematic capture, and layout of electrical designs of RF and Analog circuitry
• Strong experience in high power transceiver design with TX output power range from 20W to 200W in frequencies range from 20MHz to 20GHz
• Familiarity with system-level simulation tools to evaluate RF performance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $93,569 - $116,961 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail].

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).