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RF Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation · Lone Tree, CO · 2 wk ago
Engineering$94k–$130k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead RF front-end design and development projects.
  • Conduct detailed radio propagation modeling and prediction.
  • Perform complex microwave path and interference analysis.
  • Develop and implement RF frequency plans.
  • Design, test, and validate RF circuits and components.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
  • Document technical designs, test plans, and results.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications

  • You Must Have:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
    • 2+ years of experience in RF engineering or a related role.
    • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
    • Proficiency in RF design and testing techniques.
    • Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices, including various RF modeling, analysis techniques, and tools.
    • Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.
  • We Prefer:
    • Experience with advanced RF simulation tools.
    • Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
    • Knowledge of industry standard RF principles as they apply to design, analysis, and test.
    • Experience with analysis software applications such as ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS EMIT, ANSYS SAVANT/SBR+, Keysight GENESIS, Sonnet Professional, AWR Microwave Office, AWR Visual Systems Simulator (VSS), and MATLAB.
    • Experience with Schematic capture and PCB layout & viewer tools such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition, PADS Power Logic and Layout, Gerbtool, etc.
    • Experience with RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Generators.
    • Knowledgeable of industry standard RF assemblies and component selection and developing technical specifications.

Essential Functions

  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
  • Analyze failure data, reports, and root cause analysis to identify and document issues accurately.
  • Evaluate different approaches to failure analysis and selecting the most appropriate methods for effective resolution.
  • Make informed decisions based on data and analysis to recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  • Able to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.
  • Able to read and interpret technical documents, failure analysis reports, and computer screens accurately.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
  • Lifetime learning allowance.
  • Life insurance.
  • 3 weeks paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

  • $94,345.12 - $129,724.54

Schedule

  • Hybrid or remote work arrangement.

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