Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer

Company: Kforce
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Kforce has a client, a growing company in the Tempe, AZ area is seeking a Principal RF Microwave Design Engineer. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager.Essential Duties:

• The Principal RF Engineer will use established procedures to perform assigned tasks by working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers and Customers
• Provide engineering services for RF/Microwave/Millimeter military hardware systems for defense application including responsibility for product design, technical proposals, prototype to production, performance, customer presentations, schedule, and cost requirements
• End to End Systems cascade analysis, utilizing modeling and circuit simulation software tools or system performance using analytical tools
• Detailed analysis and design of RF (from VHF through millimeter-wave) and mixed-signal communications hardware components (front ends, IF sections, phase-lock loops, AGC loops, synthesizers)
• Linear and EM simulation analyses of planar and 3D circuits
• Filter modeling, analysis and design, using microstrip, stripline and lumped element
• System integration, test and development of RF/millimeter-wave communications hardware for spaceflight
• Schematic capture and PWB/PCB layouts for complex multi-layer designs, including RF circuits & features, DC support circuitry
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that the designs meet the customers electrical, environmental as well as internal manufacturing requirements and standards
• Translate customer specification; generate design documentation required for prototype and/or production releases as needed
• Document new designs per established guidelines including but not limited to simulations, test circuit measurements, tolerance analysis, thermal and stress analysis
• Provide appropriate input to the development of test procedures, fixtures and software Requirements
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
  • Master's or PhD in EE is a plus
  • 8-10+ years of experience in microwave/millimeter-wave design theory component design
  • Experience with high reliability hardware from conceptual design through flight delivery
  • Experience with microwave modeling tools (i.e. Genesys, ADS, AWR Microwave Office, Ansoft HFSS, Ansoft Designer, Ansoft Maxwell, MATLAB and AutoCAD or equivalent software
  • Knowledge of RF/Microwave theory; Systems architecture, RF architecture, RF/Microwave circuit design; Detailed knowledge of RF and mixed-signal design techniques and technologies, including receivers, frequency converters, synthesizers, and transmitters, mixers, amplifiers, PLLs, low phase noise VCOs, filters, etc., from DC > 40Ghz; Magnetic circuit analysis experience desired
  • Excellent documentation, organization and time management skills
  • Ability to write procedures, reports, and acceptances test
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects through complete cycle
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environmentKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Know someone perfect for this role? Recommend your friends and make money when they're hired using our app, KFORCEconnect. The more you refer, the more you earn! Download the app today to Connect. Refer. Get Paid. Kforce is a solutions firm that builds and manages expert teams in technology and finance & accounting. We deliver on our client's objectives by combining a global knowledge force with flexible delivery and an unmatched drive for excellence. Kforce not only serves as a trusted partner to our customers, providing next level insights and powerful results, but also offers many consultants comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Kforce is a professional staffing services firm specializing in flexible and direct hire staffing in Technology and Finance & Accounting, engaging over 23,000 highly skilled professionals annually with more than 4,000 customers.

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