RF Designer/ Engineer

Essential Duties:
* Candidate will be responsible for designing and evaluating RF architectures, sub-systems, boards, and components, including RF switches, limiters, up-converters, down-converters, attenuators, LNAs, mixers, filters, etc.
* Participate in and lead RF design tasks including requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, simulation, schematic capture, and advise on board layout
* Participate in simulation, testing, and troubleshooting of RF designs, including bench testing and debugging using test equipment
* Apply hands-on in-depth knowledge of RF test equipment including signal generators, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and oscilloscopes
* Develop test plans and procedures for verification of RF designs
* Participate in and lead the RF aspects of design reviews
* Manage schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the system and board level
* Identify and work with suppliers of RF components and sub-systems

Basic Qualifications:
* Candidate must have 2 to 5 years of design experience in RF/Microwave products and broad knowledge of RF systems, understanding of RF concepts such as receiver sensitivity, dynamic range, noise figure, phase noise, and transmitter linearity and power measurements
* Must have in-depth understanding of appropriate RF board materials and knowledge of RF circuit layout techniques
* Should have an understanding of EMC design guidelines for PCBs and systems
* Should have an understanding of RF filter designs including LC, ceramic, SAW, BAW, crystal, etc.
* Should have strong written and interpersonal communication skills
* Must be able to work independently and produce measurable results
* Candidates must be eligible to obtain a security clearance
Additional Requirements:
* BS in Electrical Engineering or similar work experience (Master's Degree Preferred)
* 2 to 5 or more years of experience in Electrical or RF Engineering, with demonstrated experience in the design and testing of printed circuit boards for RF/microwave frequencies
* Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
* Past experience with rugged military requirements is a plus
* Technical experience in the areas of signal processing, signal analysis, direction finding, geolocation, embedded systems, antennas, or communications systems is a plus
* Experience using engineering analysis and development tools such as Labview and Matlab is a plus

About Aerotek:

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