RF​/Electrical Engineer ; Onsite

Job Description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is looking for a RF Electrical Engineer I. The Hardware Engineering Center (HWEC) is an engineering organization that focuses on product producibility and mission assurance. It is a vital link in the integrated product development process that allows RTX / Collins to introduce reliable new products faster, better, and more economically.

The RF / Microwave Section is located in Marlborough, MA and is part of the Collins Protected Communications Systems business unit. This Section designs and tests RF and Microwave electronic hardware such as frequency references, fixed and agile frequency synthesizers, up converters/exciters, down converters/receivers, low noise amplifiers, and solid state power amplifiers for satellite communication and RADAR systems. Efforts include developing circuits using microstrip/stripline and performing circuit simulations and validation of design models using the Keysight Advance Design System (ADS) and Computer Simulation Technology (CST) at frequencies up to 50 GHz.

Our designs satisfy rigorous requirements of Navy, Army, and Air Force programs. The Section also performs technical & cost trade studies, and product selection for commercially available components. All designs incorporate Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) techniques including a high level of simulation and prototyping necessary to validate the simulations and to develop statistical margins.

• Candidates will be working supporting senior engineers or in small groups with diverse levels of experience.
• Successful candidates should expect to work in an inclusive environment where your opinions and ideas will be valued in a team-based, and challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive.
• The bulk of the RF & Microwave simulation work is performed using Keysight ADS where training will be available to learn and utilize the tool.
• This is a requisition for an entry level RF/Microwave engineer. The candidate must be able to learn the basics of simulation, engineering documentation, support of debug, and test of various types of RF/Microwave circuits.

• RF and/or Digital Design process
• Schematic capture
• Laboratory testing and troubleshooting of CCAs
• Design verification and resolution of Hardware performance issues

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Must be self-motivated, proactive and able to multi-task.
• Must demonstrate ability to deliver quality & timely results
• Must have basic experience in simulating microwave circuits with Keysight ADS or similar software.
• Must have a basic understanding of lumped element and microstrip filters.
• Must have a basic understand with the following RF/Microwave building blocks:
  Amplifier, Analog-To-Digital Converter (A/D), Attenuator, Digital-To-Analog Converter (D/A), Directional Coupler, Frequency Mixer, Lowpass/Bandpass/Highpass Filter, Power Divider, RF Switch, Voltage Reference
• Must have an understanding of the following RF/Microwave concepts & terminology: dB, dBc, dBm, Bandwidth, Gain, Return Loss, Spurious, and VSWR
• Fluent with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40;
  Flexible work
  
  Hours:
  
  Core hours, Modified time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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