RF​/Microwave Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Engineer II: RF Microwave Engineer

We have an opportunity for an electrical engineer who is seeking to utilize their strong academic background and experience in RF/Microwave system theory and design, including architectures, subsystems, components and Active Electronically Steered Antennas (AESAs). The successful candidate will employ their working knowledge of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and analytical skills in electromagnetic and microwave theory. Responsibilities include design and hands‑on testing of microwave components, cards and systems plus providing technical support to production activities.

Team leadership skills including cost and schedule management plus proposal writing and presentation experience are desired.

Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required.

Required skills
:

• 2+ years of Microwave/RF system, subsystem and component analysis, design and test experience
• Hands‑on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, and analytical tools such as Matlab

Desired

Skills:

• 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 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
• Knowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management
• Experience in a production environment
• 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
• Existing Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance with interim clearance

Required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM related major
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM related major is a plus

Required skills
:

• 2+ years of Microwave/RF system, subsystem and component analysis, design and test experience
• Hands‑on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, and analytical tools such as Matlab

Desired

Skills:

• 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 EMI analysis and mitigation techniques
• Propensity for learning through self‑study, and being comfortable in a multi‑tasking environment
• Excellent written…