RF Design Engineer

K&L Microwave LLC; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Health Savings Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

K&L Microwave is seeking an RF/Microwave Filter Design Engineer to develop and analyze microwave filters that meet customer specifications. You will interact with sales on feasibility and pricing, participate in customer visits, and travel as needed to overseas facilities.

The role includes evaluation of orders, BOM coordination, and prototyping oversight. Required are a strong RF/microwave background, ability to interpret drawings, and excellent communication and leadership skills to coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with RF/Microwave focus or 8 years of RF/Microwave filter design experience in at least two topologies.
• Ability to apply calculus, algebra and statistical theory.
• Good organizational and communication skills; reading drawings, blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Designs microwave filters that meet customer specifications.
• Evaluates RFQs and interfaces with sales feasibility and pricing.
• Participates in onsite customer visits and may travel internationally.
• Analyzes filter responses using RF design simulation software.
• Oversees prototyping and supports manufacturing to resolve engineering issues.
• Reads and interprets drawings and customer specifications; develops BOMs.

Skills

RF/Microwave design

Reading drawings/blueprints

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF Design Simulation Software

Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Position Overview

Designs microwave filters that meet customer specifications. Evaluates RFQs: interfaces with sales feasibility and pricing, complete analysis of package and outlines strategy for completion. Participates in onsite visits and product discussions with customers, which may include travel to an oversea facility in Dominican Republic. Evaluates orders: new, similar, repeat or modification. Analysis of Filter Response using RF Design Simulation Software. Supports manufacturing areas in resolving engineering related production issues. Assigns appropriate personnel to process mechanical designs. Provides sketches, parts lists, critical dimensions, coordinates with digital engineer and applications engineer. Checks for accuracy of prints and BOM. Oversees prototyping of filters. Provides support in answering inquiries. Reads and interprets drawings and customer specifications. Research and develop special projects for customers.

Qualifications Summary

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with primary focus in RF/Microwave technologies or 8 years design experience of RF/Microwave filters in at least two topologies. Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, algebra and statistical theory. Must possess good organizational skills and communication skills. Working knowledge of reading drawings, blueprints and schematics. Language skills to include English and Spanish would be preferred. Communication Skills: Has a proven track record of successfully interfacing on a regular basis with Customers as well as other departments in the organization. Teamwork Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead team activities in such a manner as to achieve common goals, objectives and group commitments Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to act in solving strategic business and technical problems in line with the overall company goals and objectives.

Pay Range: USD 85000 - 120000 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits

• A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence
• Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance
• Business Travel Services
• Employee Discounts
• And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.