Radio Frequency Engineer IV

US-MA-Woburn

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Req #: 7934
Type: Full-time regular
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				Overview:

Have a passion for all things RF Design? The RF Engineering Development department of #CAES by #Honeywell has a career growth opportunity for an experienced Principal RF/Analog Design Engineer at our Woburn, MA site. Our Design Engineering team consists of 150+ design engineers across 5 sites throughout the Eastern United States. We are growing quickly and we would like you to be a part of that growth.  As part of our dynamic engineering development team, you will design, develop and test sophisticated RF/Microwave Antennas and RF feeds, combining a solid theoretical background in RF/Microwave theory with creative and critical thinking.

Responsibilities:

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides radio frequency (RF) and/or wireless transmission design. Designs, plans and oversees the design of wireless radio communications systems, including radio propagation modeling and prediction, microwave path analysis, interference analysis, frequency planning, test equipment layout, parameter definition and ancillary equipment. This position provides the circuit designs based on the performance specification, schedule, cost, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. Define System Architectures to meet requirements and perform System/Sub-system Analysis using Microwave Office/ADS, HFSS, MATLAB or other simulation/analysis tools.

* Design RF circuits using simulation tools such as: Microwave Office, Visual System Simulator, HFSS, ADS
* Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
* Test, tune, debug and optimize prototype circuits and components to meet specification requirements and manufacturing produce-ability requirements
* Write test procedures
* Troubleshoot circuits on test bench and simulation
* Generate technical volumes for proposal efforts
* Partner with the organization in the scheduling of development projects, including process development, fixture design and implementation, material procurement and customer interface (design reviews)
* Assist Product transition from Engineering to Manufacturing, including writing Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP)
* Provide mentorship to less experienced Engineers
* Ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications:

Minimum:
* B.S. Engineering
* Eight (8) years of experience in RF Design
* Eight (8) years of experience with AWR/ADS/HFSS circuit simulation experience or equivalent
* Eight (8) years of experience understanding RF parameters: S-parameters, Noise Figure, Intercept point, Compression, Spurious and Phase Noise
* This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred:
* B.S. Engineering
* Ten (10) years of experience
* Master's in Engineering 
* Strong analytical and test skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills to interface with key internal and external customers
* Requires a degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness to design and deliver highly advanced solutions
* Ku and Ka Band surface mount design experience and Multi Chip Module experience strongly desired
* Detailed experience with RF/Microwave design and techniques and development of integrated RF/Microwave assemblies
* Familiarity with design for manufacturing and harsh environmental constraints
* Skilled in integrating filters, switches, amplifiers, limiters, and isolators
* Background in defense industry
* Active DOD Security Clearance

Salary Range: Principal RF Engineer:  $133,947.39 - $207,319.85  

Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
			
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