Job Description
Principal Engineer-High Power Amplifiers
JOB SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for the development of new and existing microwave power amplifier products.
The candidate is required to have deep knowledge with RF power amplifier circuits, MMICs, GaN, LDMOS devices. The candidate will play a part in developing engineering goals and initiatives essential to promoting technological trends and supporting the continuing growth of the company.
Candidate must have designed, built and tested high power amplifier modules (up to 1kW at the module level) from concept to repeatable volume manufacture in military applications for S-Band, C-Band, X-bands, Ku-Band, Ka-Band and L-Band microwave/radar applications.
The successful candidates background will be from a defense prime or Tier 1 or Tier 2 sub-contractor. Must be familiar with rapid prototype design required of a small company but with the discipline of a larger organization.
The role will also be to support the US VP of Military Programs to develop new business in radar, electronic war fare and communications.
The role will be based in a state of the art facility in New Jersey reporting to the VP of engineering.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Design new amplifiers and develop new features for existing amplifiers. Simulation, schematic, PCB layout , BOM, and prototype build. Execute design reviews
Troubleshoot and solve problems on new products.
Evaluate findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes.
Prepare all required documentation for new products for prototype and serial manufacture.
Prepare necessary drawings and sketches to initiate new product production.
Design new products within quote or according to budget
Ability to adapt and learn quickly, to work independently and responsibly with little supervision.
Assist in the development of new product quotations.
Test and tune amplifiers to achieve power, gain and other performance objectives
Ability to design for manufacturability
Defines process controls and documentation for LRIP/volume manufacture of amplifiers
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in electrical engineering.
Minimum of 7 years experience in the RF/Microwave industry, including design, assembly and testing RF power amplifiers.
Knowledge and experience with RF/MW Semiconductor circuit techniques using GaAs, GaN, LDMOS and MMIC technology.
Must have strong familiarity with US mil specs
Knowledge and experience with Class AB power amplifier .
Knowledge and experience with power amplifier for telecommunication, Radar, high frequency and jamming application.
Working knowledge of MS Office products.
Experience with Microwave simulation tools like ADS .
Experience with schematic and PCB layout software such as PADS , 3D modeling/CAD is a plus.
Motivation of self and colleagues to accomplish overall company goals as well as individual projects.
Must have good verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Must have good knowledge of signal processing using cavity and digital filters Critical Fit Recruiting
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