RF Microwave Design Engineering Manager

DAS Technology Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DAS Technology Group is representing a client in Sacramento seeking an RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager. You will lead a highly skilled design team focused on SSPAs, MFMs, and associated RF components for demanding defense and space applications.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, staff development, and end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to production, with emphasis on SWaP improvements and customer briefings.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF/microwave/millimeter-wave design and systems.
• Proficient in MWO, ADS, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice or Cadence.
• Strong leadership and project-management experience with customer-facing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/microwave design team through development and production releases for SSPAs/MFMs.
• Manage personnel development, proposals, and transition of new products.
• Oversee architecture design, trade studies, and performance verification with testing.

Skills

RF & Microwave design

Leadership & team management

Proposal development

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

Education

BSEE

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MWO (Microwave Office)

ADS

HFSS

Sonnet

Spice

Cadence

MATLAB

Mathcad

Job description

Welcome to DAS Technology Group; we are specialized recruiters for the RF/Microwave & Defense/Space Industry. We are working on behalf of our client who designs, develops, and manufactures sophisticated microwave/RF components and integrated assembliesfor a wide variety of exciting commercial and military applications. Our clientinvests heavily in research and development to maintain the ability to offer the worlds most advanced MW/RF capabilities for current and emerging challenges.

They are looking to hire a RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager for their Sacramento location with the following experience:

The RF & Microwave Design Engineer Manager will:

• Lead an RF & Microwave Design Engineering team in the design and development of complex solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and multi-function modules (MFMs) for defense and space applications with functionality to include wideband frequency converters, synthesizers, high-isolation switches, noise sources, phase shifters, power detectors, Solid State Power Amplifiers, and variable gain amplifiers.

• Manage personnel development, new business proposals, and the successful design, development, and production release / transition of new products

• Manage employee development & operational improvements of the SSPA and Space Component design group in support of company goals & objectives. Participate in recruiting & team development.

• Technical responsibilities include leading the design of RF architectures and systems using chain analysis and frequency planning tools (primarily using VSS).

• Design of RF components using ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice or Cadence.

• Evaluation and selection of devices appropriate to the applications and meeting the customer requirements—this includes design or usage of LNA, PA, filters, mixers, frequency multipliers, isolators, couplers, and phase locked oscillator and synthesizers.

• Perform trade studies for noise figure, power compression, spurious, and bandwidth.

• Perform hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test.

• Prepare test methods and specifications, analyze and test hardware to verify performance.

• Lead PDR, CDR, PRR design reviews and give presentations to management and customers. Lead project design teams.

• Provide guidance on technology trends and help drive our industry competitiveness, especially as it pertains to SWaP improvements.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience with devices, circuitry, and systems operating at RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave frequencies.

• Ability to design circuitry for high frequency receivers, transmitters, and signal generation. Experience with design tools such as MWO, ADS, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice, or Cadence.

• Knowledge of signal routing and packaging technologies for devices and subassemblies.

• Ability to conceptualize initial component and system designs with schematics and block diagrams; lead project team execution of assembly, test, debug, and optimization; and organizing results for design reviews and customer presentations.

• Ability to communicate clearly with excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills.

Qualifications:

• BSEE required, MSEE preferred.

• 15+ years' work experience in the Microwave & RF industry at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies.

• Experience with Space Products a plus.

• Previous experience managing & developing technical employees.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to find creative and innovative solutions.

• Strong lab skills using test equipment, and ability to tune and align circuitry.

• Ability to use Matlab, Mathcad, or programming languages to perform complex analyses.

• Must be proficient with electrical design software such as AWR's Microwave Office or ADS.

• Familiarity with HFSS, CST, and/or Sonnet for EM simulation would be a plus.

• Must have excellent communications skills. Will participate in the preparation of technical proposals to support new business opportunities.

• Will frequently be asked to present to customers and executive management.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team, and be flexible within a dynamic environment.

• Committed to personal excellence and high corporate ethical standards.

• Ability to be organized and meet project goals and deadlines, and lead multiple project design teams and proposal tasks simultaneously.

• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Security Clearance.