RF/Photonics Engineer

Digital Prospectors; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Prospectors is seeking a hardware engineer to design, test, and troubleshoot analog electronic and photonic hardware in support of R&D programs and new product development.

Responsibilities include documentation, customer-facing presentations, report and proposal writing, and participation in product improvement activities. The role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Design analog electronic and/or photonic hardware to support R&D and new product development.
• Iterate and troubleshoot hardware designs and perform tests on components and systems.
• Generate documentation and present results to customers and internal teams.
• Prepare reports, proposals and participate in product improvement activities.

Job description

Under the direction of the R&D leadership team, staff members in this position will design, test, and troubleshoot analog electronic and/or photonic hardware in support of externally and internally funded research and development programs, as well as the development of new commercial products. The role also includes documentation, customer-facing presentation support, report and proposal writing, product improvement activities, and laboratory organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design analog electronic and/or photonic hardware to support research and development programs and new commercial product development
• Iterate and troubleshoot hardware designs
• Perform tests and measurements on analog electronic and/or photonic components, modules, and systems
• Generate and maintain organized documentation of design configurations and associated measured data
• Prepare presentation materials and participate in meetings and performance reviews with customers
• Compose written material for reports and proposals
• Assist with product improvement activities and new product introduction
• Maintain and organize R&D and product development laboratories

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship required. Current or past DoD security clearance preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree with at least three years of experience in photonic testing, assembly, and evaluation, or Associate of Science degree with at least eight years of such experience
• Understanding of active and passive electronic and/or photonic component performance models
• Experience with basic computer modeling software, such as MATLAB, and computer-aided design software packages
• Experience with analog network analyzers, electronic spectrum analyzers, noise analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, and/or related equipment
• Ability to design for manufacturability
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, prioritize workload, and work under firm, quick-turnaround deadlines
• Experience with both electronic and photonic devices and systems preferred

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.