RF Hardware Design Engineer (Mid Level)

Vanteon Corporation; Town of Pittsford (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanteon Corporation in Western New York is seeking an RF Hardware Design Engineer (mid-level) to develop high-speed digital, RF, and microwave circuit designs and to analyze wireless systems in 130 MHz to 6 GHz bands. On-site presence is required to succeed, with hybrid scheduling available based on business needs.

The role involves design simulations, PCB layout, system architecture partitioning, and creating technical documentation, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or higher required.
• Minimum 5 years hardware design experience with at least 2 years RF design.
• Experience with RF/microwave circuit design and DMA/EMC considerations.

Responsibilities

• RF design simulations, board layout, and schematic capture.
• Develop digital system architecture and partitioning.
• Analyze systems to develop requirements specifications.
• Create detailed designs and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Digital communications & RF systems

Microstrip/Stripline design

RF/microwave/analog circuit design

High-speed PCB design & EMC

BGAs/signal integrity

RF filters/amplifiers/oscillators/mix

Measurement tools (signal generators,

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Altium EDA tools

Job description

Job Title: RF Hardware Design Engineer (Mid-Levels)

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Job Summary

Vanteon is actively seeking applicants for multiple RF Hardware Engineer roles. The specific level/title will depend on the applicant's experience. In general, this role is responsible for the development of high-speed digital, RF, and Microwave circuit designs and the analysis/simulation of wireless communication systems (typically in the 130 MHz to 6 GHz frequency bands). Due to the nature of this role, you must be willing and able to be on-site at Vanteon's Western NY facility to be successful.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties

• RF design simulations, design specifications, and board layout
• Board-level high-speed digital design and schematic capture
• Digital system architecture development & partitioning
• Analyze systems for developing system requirement specifications
• Develop detailed designs and technical documentation
• Provide mentoring to junior-level engineers
• Collaborate with other engineers in design and integration efforts.

Required Specialized Skills/Knowledge

• Digital communications and RF systems experience, including link margin/system gain analysis.
• Microstrip / Stripline design.
• Experience with RF, microwave, or analog circuit design software
• Understanding and experience with high-speed PCB design and EMC compliance issues
• Experience with high-pitch count device schematic designs and layout (BGAs, etc.)
• Experience designing VHF/UHF/microwave filters, amplifiers, oscillators, and mixers
• Experience using signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Understanding of nonlinear circuits, measurements, and simulation techniques.
• Experience with Altium EDA tools
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Highly motivated, well-organized self-starter

Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS Preferred)
• 5 years of hardware design experience, with a minimum of 2 years in RF design and development

Other Requirements

• Training and most duties require a regular in-office presence (Western NY). Hybrid/flexible scheduling available based on business needs.
• Although minimal, some circumstances may require a weekly commitment above 40 hours or hours outside of regular business hours.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Be able to perform low to moderately strenuous physical activities requiring standing, walking, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The physical demands described above represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vanteon Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Compensation Range

A candidate's compensation will depend heavily on their skills and experience and will include a very competitive benefits package. Position is eligible for a variety of bonuses, including client referrals, employee referrals, publications, and extra effort.

The estimated range for specific positions associated with this job posting is:

• RF Engineer - $95,000 to $115,000
• Senior RF Engineer – $105,000 to $125,000

About Vanteon

Vanteon LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Performance Drone Works, is an engineering services company specializing in wireless and RF design. We offer Analog, Digital, RF, Hardware, Software, and FPGA design services. At Vanteon, we develop products for companies that range from small start-ups to large Fortune 50 companies. The designs we create include Software-Defined Radio (SDR), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., for markets such as telecom (3G, 4G, 5G cellular), Aviation, Medical, Government, Industrial, and more. Types of projects include handheld devices, wearables, RADAR, signal/spectrum analyzers, and wireless widgets of all kinds. Vanteon has been voted one of the "Best Companies to Work for in NY" for 15 years running; most times, we've ranked in the top 5.