RF Design Engineer II

Raytheon · Tewksbury, MA · 3 days ago

On-siteEngineeringFull-time

About the role

The role involves designing and testing RF microwave components and phased array applications. It also includes developing insights that extend knowledge in the RF/Microwave field and forming the basis of new concepts, theories, and products. Responsibilities include designing and/or testing MMIC or module products and test fixtures at RF/microwave frequencies, integrating and testing component level and system level phased array hardware, and providing technical support to production activities.

Responsibilities

Design of RF microwave components and phased array applications
Develop insights that extend your knowledge in the RF/Microwave field and form the basis of new concepts, theories, and products
Design and/or test MMIC or module products and test fixtures at RF/microwave frequencies
Integrate and test component level and system level phased array hardware
Provide technical support to production activities
Team leadership skills including cost and schedule management plus proposal writing and presentation experience are desired

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Experience in Microwave/RF system, subsystem and/or component analysis, design and/or test
Experience with an electromagnetic simulation tool such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Genesys and Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition Cadence Virtuso, and an analytical tool such as Matlab
Experience performing basic RF calculations and Cascaded Analysis

Qualifications

Background designing and testing analog CCAs, including frequency conversion, automatic gain control, amplifier design and analog filter design
Experience in electrical interconnects and transmission line design
Understanding of RF layout techniques from HF to X-Band
Understanding of EMI analysis and mitigation techniques
Propensity for learning through self-study and being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
Experience designing RF/Microwave MMIC circuits, modules or test fixtures
Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices
Experience with integrated circuit layout and physical verification using Cadence Virtuoso software tools
Familiarity with semiconductor processing and concepts, e.g. technologies like GaAs, GaN, SOI
Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems
Strong hands-on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)
Experience in technical writing, proposal writing, and oral presentations
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR PhD degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus

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