Radio Frequency Engineer IV/V

				Overview:

SUMMARY:

Design, develop, modify and evaluate electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems; determine design approaches and parameters; analyze equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results; selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability; review vendor capability to support product development; works on complex scope of project.

Responsibilities:

* Design electrical circuits, components and integrated microwave assemblies including computer/mathematical modeling, part, material and process selection and mechanical layout and packaging; perform technical analysis/feasibility for new product specifications and generate cost/technical proposals. 
* Perform routine specification analysis and component design including creation of drawing package, using Cobham standard design practices and produce prototype hardware consistent with Cobham manufacturing produce-ability requirements; perform routine specification analysis for new product specifications collaborating with senior management.
* Test, tune, debug and optimize prototype circuits and components to meet specification requirements and manufacturing produce-ability requirements; write test procedures.
* Mentor less experiencedd level engineers and actively participate in their development to Responsible Engineers; guide technicians on test, tune, debug and optimization of prototype circuits and components.
* Partner with the organization in the scheduling of development projects, including process development, fixture design and implementation, material procurement and customer interface (design reviews); evaluate customer and support proposal generation.
* Perform and coordinate production engineering support function such as fixtures, materials, design, process problem evaluation and solution.
* Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workstation.
* Improve and maintain 5S in your area; make suggestions for improvements. 
* Participate in Lean/Six Sigma activities in own work area as well as events for other areas to enhance cross-functional problem solving.
* Collaborate in team meetings and activities, including SET team support as appropriate. 
* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM: 

* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or related field.
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing, testing and troubleshooting RF/Microwave sub-systems integrated microwave assemblies and components, including circuit analysis tools such as Microwave Office or ADS, and HFSS.
* Working knowledge of component design to include amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators and switches consisting of using test equipment to measure S-parameters, noise figure, intercept point, compression point, switching speed, spurious and phase noise.
* This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. 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:

* BSEE and 11 years of experience.
* Experience with generating proposals.
* Experience managing or leading a small group of engineers.
* Mastery of AutoCAD and microwave Office SW products.
* Ability to use Enterprise-wide information systems such as SAP.
* Experience with drawing-viewing programs such CAD or CAE.
* Prior work experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
* Active Security clearance.

Salary Range: $140,325 - $241,548  annually (San Diego). Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. 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. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

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