RF Engineer

Microwave Products Group; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Microwave Products Group (MPG) designs rugged RF components and subsystems for government, military, and commercial customers. The role focuses on designing microwave filters to meet customer specifications, evaluating RFQs, and supporting production with engineering insights.

Travel may be required to an overseas facility in the Dominican Republic. You should hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with RF/Microwave focus or have 8 years of RF/Microwave filter design experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with RF/Microwave focus or 8 years RF/Microwave filter design experience.
• Ability to apply calculus, algebra and statistical theory.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Reading drawings, blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design microwave filters that meet customer specifications and evaluate RFQs.
• Analyze filter response using RF design software and support manufacturing.
• Oversee prototyping, check prints and BOM, and coordinate with digital/applications engineers.
• Travel to customer sites, including overseas facility in the Dominican Republic.

Skills

RF/Microwave design

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with RF/Microwave focus

Tools

RF design software

Job description

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

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

• 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.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually

Bonus Eligible: 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: Benefits for this position include: 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, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 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.