RF/Wireless Engineer

Innova Solutions Inc; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a RF/Wireless Engineer/Lead Electrical Engineer in Yorba Linda, CA. The role requires defining architectures from customer requirements, linking to subsystem specs, and guiding hardware/software interfaces to realize the end solution.

You will supervise a qualification plan, work with SMEs in GPS signal processing, anti-jam techniques, and government standards, and coordinate with PM and cost teams to meet budget and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required, 9+ years of related experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 5+ years in receiver/antenna/radio design (RF).
• 4+ years embedded hardware design.
• 2+ years FPGA design with DSP emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture from requirements and derive system-level documents.
• Develop and link requirements to hardware/software/firmware.
• Oversee qualification test planning to satisfy customer needs.

Skills

RF design

GPS receivers

Circuit design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EE

Graduate degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Altium

Mentor Graphics

MATLAB/Simulink

P-Spice

Agilent ADS/AWR

Ansys HFSS

Xilinx ISE

Xilinx EDK

ModelSim

DOORS / Cameo

Job description

Position Type and Details

Full-Time Contract, Possible Contract to hire Duration: 06-12 months. Location: Yorba Linda, CA 92887. Schedule: 4/10 (Mon-Thurs - 1st shift).

RF/Wireless Engineer Role Overview

As a RF/Wireless Engineer, you will be: As a Lead Electrical Engineer, the candidate must have experience with L band RF systems, able to work from customer requirements to derive additional requirements, define the architecture of a possible solution based on requirements, setup a requirements schema & link requirements to documents (systems/subsystem specification, hardware/RF architecture description document, etc.) and flow down applicable requirements to other groups (software, ASIC, & test) so that they can contribute to realize the end solution based on the proposed architecture. The Lead EE will also oversee the development a qualification test plan that will ensure that the architecture and solution satisfy the customers' requirements. The Lead EE will also work with subject matter experts in the areas of GPS signal processing, anti-jam signal processing, other hardware design team members, control software, and government qualification standards. As a Lead EE, the candidate is expected to understand each aspect of the technology used in the proposed solution. The Lead EE also must work with the cost account manager, program management, and project management to develop the solution within the program's budget and schedule.

Essential Functions

• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of Electrical Engineering low frequency and high frequency (RF) Analog and Digital circuit design.
• Experience with RF systems, ideally GPS receivers
• Contribute to providing innovative Electrical Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
• Develop circuit designs, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, customer CDRLs to meet program schedules.
• Support cross functional teams for cross functional conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank page architecture developments and design
• Contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and Test with emphasis on military GPS electronics.
• Contribute to execution of design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
• Provide project management reports as required, support senior level and customer reviews as necessary.
• Provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
• Interface with the program's leadership and other teams (SW, Systems, ME, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
• Participate or lead in the product development process including design reviews.
• 5 to 10% Travel required.

Typical Tasks include

• Generate System Safety Program Plans, Hazard Analyses and Safety Assessment Reports IAW MIL-STD-882E
• Consult with other engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware, software, and operational performance requirements of the overall system
• Work closely with Government customers to ensure that the System Safety requirements are defined and implemented in a way that will allow for the verification and validation of the system
• Ability to internalize requirements definition and document System Safety artifacts in DOORS and/or Cameo
• Present system safety risk assessment at Customer design review meetings

Ideal Candidate will have

• Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas.
• Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization.
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in ability to capture schematics design and PCBA Layout using modern EE CAD such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.
• 5 years' experience with project management and product design team leadership guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction; working in a team environment as an individual contributor.
• 6 years' strong experience with receiver, Antenna, or Radio design (i.e. RF).
• 4 years' experience with embedded Hardware design.
• 2 years' experience with FPGA design with emphasis in digital signal processing (DSP)
• 4 years' experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills
• 7 Years experience with design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, P-Spice, Agilent ADS (or AWR), Schematics Capturing/PCBA Layout tools such as Altium, and Ansys HFSS
• 2 Years' experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx ISE, Xilinx EDK, and ModelSim.
• This position needs an Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Strong familiarity with GPS Module design and topology.
• Advanced with High-speed Analog design methodologies.
• Advanced in MS Office, design tools such as Simulink/MATLAB, P-Spice, Altium (Schematics Capturing & PCBA Layout), Agilent ADS (or AWR), and Ansys HFSS.
• Familiar with FPGA design methodologies.
• Proficient with DO-254 design.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS

Pay Range*: Between $80 - $85 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Program

This position qualifies for a Referral Bonus amount of $250-$1000 dollars. Please email your referral details along with their resume to [emailprotected]

Employment Type

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Equal Opportunity Statement

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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