RF Design Engineer

K&L Microwave; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

K&L Microwave is seeking an experienced RF engineer specializing in microwave filter design to meet customer specifications. You will analyze RFQs, interface with sales for feasibility and pricing, and participate in onsite customer discussions, including international travel.

The role requires a strong background in RF/microwave theory, ability to read drawings and schematics, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with manufacturing and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with primary focus in RF/Microwave technologies or 10 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.

Responsibilities

• Designs microwave filters to meet customer specifications and evaluates RFQs with sales feasibility and pricing.
• Interacts with customers during onsite visits and product discussions, including travel to overseas facilities.
• Evaluates orders and analyzes filter response using RF design simulation software.
• Oversees prototyping and checks prints and BOM for accuracy.
• Coordinates with digital and applications engineers to resolve production issues and support manufacturing.

Skills

RF/Microwave design

Signal analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RF Design Simulation Software

Job description

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 10 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

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

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.