RF Hardware Design Engineer (Jr Level)

Job Summary

Vanteon is actively seeking applicants for multiple RF Hardware Engineer roles. The specific level/title will depend on the applicant's experience. In general, this role is responsible for the development of high-speed digital, RF, and Microwave circuit designs and the analysis/simulation of wireless communication systems (typically in the 130 MHz to 6 GHz frequency bands). Due to the nature of this role, you must be willing and able to be on-site at Vanteon's Western NY facility to be successful.

Duties/Responsibilities

The following is a list of expected duties to be involved with the position. It is not fully inclusive, and additional ones may be assigned as determined by management:

• RF design simulations, design specifications, and board layout
• Board-level high-speed digital design and schematic capture
• Development of detailed designs and technical documentation
• Collaborate with other engineers in design and integration efforts

Required Specialized Skills/Knowledge

• Familiar with digital communications and RF systems, including link margin/system gain analysis
• Familiar with Microstrip / Stripline design concepts
• Familiar with RF, microwave, or analog circuit design concepts
• Understanding of high-speed PCB design and EMC compliance considerations
• General understanding of VHF/UHF/microwave filters, amplifiers, oscillators, and mixers
• Experience using signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Understanding of nonlinear circuits, measurements, and simulation techniques
• Familiar with Altium EDA tools
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Highly motivated, well-organized self-starter

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS Preferred)
• Ideally, you should have 2 years of hardware design experience, with a minimum of 1 year in RF design and development

Other Requirements

• Training and most duties require a regular in-office presence (Western NY)
• Hybrid/flexible scheduling available based on business needs
• Although minimal, some circumstances may require a weekly commitment above 40 hours or hours outside of regular business hours

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Be able to perform low to moderately strenuous physical activities requiring standing, walking, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Compensation

A candidate's compensation will depend heavily on their skills and experience and will include a very competitive benefits package. Position is eligible for a variety of bonuses, including client referrals, employee referrals, publications, and extra effort. The estimated range for specific positions associated with this job posting is:

• Junior RF Engineer - $85,000 to $105,000
• RF Engineer - $95,000 to $115,000

About Vanteon

Vanteon LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Performance Drone Works, is an engineering services company specializing in wireless and RF design. We offer Analog, Digital, RF, Hardware, Software, and FPGA design services. At Vanteon, we develop products for companies that range from small start-ups to large Fortune 50 companies. The designs we create include Software-Defined Radio (SDR), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., for markets such as telecom (3G, 4G, 5G cellular), Aviation, Medical, Government, Industrial, and more. Types of projects include handheld devices, wearables, RADAR, signal/spectrum analyzers, and wireless widgets of all kinds. Vanteon has been voted one of the "Best Companies to Work for in NY" for 15 years running; most times, we've ranked in the top 5.