RF Hardware Design Engineer (Mid Level)

Duties/Responsibilities

• RF design simulations, design specifications, and board layout
• Board-level high-speed digital design and schematic capture
• Digital system architecture development & partitioning
• Analyze systems for developing system requirement specifications
• Develop detailed designs and technical documentation
• Mentor junior-level engineers
• Collaborate with other engineers in design and integration efforts

Requirements

• Digital communications and RF systems experience, including link margin/system gain analysis
• Microstrip / Stripline design
• Experience with RF, microwave, or analog circuit design software
• Understanding and experience with high-speed PCB design and EMC compliance issues
• Experience with high-pitch count device schematic designs and layout (BGAs, etc.)
• Experience designing 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
• Experience 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)

5 years of hardware design experience, with a minimum of 2 years 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

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.

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.