RF/Microwave Engineer II

TTM Technologies, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

401k plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. in the United States is seeking an RF microwave engineer for new product development and internal R&D. The role includes 3D simulations, optimization based on fabrication tolerances, and verification of designs within a multidisciplinary team.

The position involves proposing efforts, estimating design timeframes, and providing training while collaborating with interns and test engineers. Prototyping and design reviews are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant RF microwave design experience.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with EM emphasis; Master’s preferred.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance when required for a project.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer specifications and assist in proposals and development.
• Design and verify RF microwave components and complex assemblies.
• Perform simulations, tolerances analysis, and data reduction; present results.
• Prepare design reviews and provide training to interns, co‑ops and technicians.
• Support production and MRB processes; assist in test station development and data collection.
• Collaborate in a multi‑disciplinary team and participate in internal/external reviews.

Skills

Microwave theory

Transmission-lines

Data analysis

Communication

AutoCAD

HFSS

Circuit simulation

Matlab

Team leadership

Time management

Customer interfacing

Education

BSEE with EM emphasis

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

HFSS

Circuit simulators

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Position Summary

RF microwave engineering responsibilities associated with new product development or internal R&D efforts. These include design efforts ranging from simple RF microwave components to complex microwave assemblies driven by customer or internal specifications. Design includes 3D-simulations, design optimization based on fabrication tolerances, and assessing performance relative to requirements. Individual works in a multi-disciplinary team environment and is required to participate in proposal efforts and technical reviews. Position also includes verification and qualification of the designs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand customer specifications and drawings to assist in proposal and development efforts.
• Assist in estimating timeframe of design efforts.
• Work independently or within a team environment. Ensure that project schedules are met.
• Work with interns, test engineering, and engineering technicians on specific program tasks including test procedure development, test station development and data reduction software.
• Design and evaluate components using available design and layout tools.
• Follow established standard design process.
• Understand manufacturing approach and limitations. Perform review before design release.
• Prepare presentations for gated internal and customer design reviews. Provide nominal simulation results along with tolerances analysis.
• Design and evaluate test circuits. Correlate expected performance with test results. Perform data reduction and present results in a clear and concise manner.
• Provide support once design is in production. Support MRB process. Provide reports to customers as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to interns, co-ops and technicians.
• Engage with professional development activities including trade shows/conferences and professional societies.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid understanding of microwave theory including transmission-line concepts. Ability to take these ideal concepts and transform them into producible designs.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze the data and conduct structured problem solving.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to document technical specifications and furnish design review presentations.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, HFSS and circuit simulation tools.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong time management skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and Matlab.
• Actively pursues opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
• Executes on program plans and priorities, identifies obstacles and issues and communicates to achieve resolution for assigned tasks.
• Ability to interface with customers and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Education and Experience

Minimum 3+ Years Relevant Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Emphasis on Electromagnetic Fields (Master's Degree preferred)

Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for work on a project that requires such a clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$86,706 - $144,510

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognitionofForeign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.