RF/Microwave Applications Engineer – Solutions & Impact

Microwave Techniques; Gorham, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Employee purchase program

Employee assistance program

Safety shoe purchase program

Job summary

Microwave Techniques seeks an experienced Application Engineer to join our technical sales team in Gorham, ME. The role translates RF and microwave component requirements into practical technical solutions, accurate proposals, and successful order execution.

The successful candidate will develop datasheets, collaborate across departments, and support customers from quote to delivery, traveling occasionally for trade shows and site support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical manufacturing.
• Cost modeling and quoting platforms (Excel, ERP-integrated tools).
• Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical proposals, quotes, and supporting costing inputs based on customer requirements and internal feasibility reviews.
• Lead the technical scoping of RF/microwave components based on customer specifications, working with the Sales Engineer and Engineering as necessary.
• Pricing and Proposal/Quote Development.
• Partner with Sales Engineers during RFQs and RFPs to craft tailored solutions.
• Provide technical justification for pricing, delivery timelines, and feasibility.
• Travel occasionally to support the Sales Engineers at customers and attend trade shows.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure the product is engineered, manufactured, tested, and shipped in accordance with the order specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitor timelines, resolve issues, and maintain customer communication throughout the lifecycle of the order.
• Develop datasheets and application notes for one-off designs.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Microwave Techniques seeks an experienced Application Engineer to join our technical sales team in Gorham, ME. The role translates RF and microwave component requirements into practical technical solutions, accurate proposals, and successful order execution.

The successful candidate will develop datasheets, collaborate across departments, and support customers from quote to delivery, traveling occasionally for trade shows and site support.