RF Engineer

Job Title: RF Engineer Location: Hollywood, MD Job Description:

• Design the radio frequency electronic circuits needed to support our RF applications from initial development through product maintenance
• Provide the RF circuit design, develop layout of the circuit board, and debug and troubleshoot issues
• Interact with the other members of the hardware team, including the non-RF electronics, embedded software, and system testing functions. Develop RF board-level circuit designs in the P, L, S, and C band ranges
• Direct layout of RF circuit designs for PCB assembly Work with contract printed circuit board (PCB) assembly manufacturers and component suppliers
• Work with embedded controls software and systems development groups through the development phase Support customer engagement, specification and design review meetings Bench marking of alternate and competitive designs.

• Demonstrated excellence in RF circuit performance parameters including S-parameter analysis, DC analog and digital design, analysis and simulation
• Competent in the use of electronic tools (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, etc.)
• Experience applying principles of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) / electromagnetic interference (EMI)
• Experience with microprocessors for embedded applications
• Good circuit analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and creatively, while collaborating closely with a diverse team of technical experts and business professionals
• Ability to manage time and commitments within a framework of competing priorities
• Good communications skills, both written and oral.

• Knowledge of surface mount electrical component and PCB fabrication and assembly techniques and technical standards such as Institute of Printed Circuits (IPC) / Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Test (DFT) principles.

• Proficiency using Cadence PCB software design tools
• Familiarity with Cadence AWR Microwave Office RF design suite or equivalent
• Proficiency with classic HW / RF lab tools such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, etc.