RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager (Aerospace)

The RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager will:

• Lead an RF & Microwave Design Engineering team in the design and development of complex solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and multi-function modules (MFMs) for defense and space applications with functionality to include wideband frequency converters, synthesizers, high-isolation switches, noise sources, phase shifters, power detectors, Solid State Power Amplifiers, and variable gain amplifiers.

• Manage personnel development, new business proposals, and the successful design, development, and production release / transition of new products

• Manage employee development & operational improvements of the SSPA and Space Component design group in support of company goals & objectives. Participate in recruiting & team development.

• Technical responsibilities include leading the design of RF architectures and systems using chain analysis and frequency planning tools (primarily using VSS).

• Design of RF components using ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice or Cadence.

• Evaluation and selection of devices appropriate to the applications and meeting the customer requirements-this includes design or usage of LNA, PA, filters, mixers, frequency multipliers, isolators, couplers, and phase locked oscillator and synthesizers.

• Perform trade studies for noise figure, power compression, spurious, and bandwidth.

• Perform hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test.

• Prepare test methods and specifications, analyze and test hardware to verify performance.

• Lead PDR, CDR, PRR design reviews and give presentations to management and customers. Lead project design teams.

• Provide guidance on technology trends and help drive our industry competitiveness, especially as it pertains to SWaP improvements.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience with devices, circuitry, and systems operating at RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave frequencies.

• Ability to design circuitry for high frequency receivers, transmitters, and signal generation. Experience with design tools such as MWO, ADS, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice, or Cadence.

• Knowledge of signal routing and packaging technologies for devices and subassemblies.

• Ability to conceptualize initial component and system designs with schematics and block diagrams; lead project team execution of assembly, test, debug, and optimization; and organizing results for design reviews and customer presentations.

• Ability to communicate clearly with excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills.

• Min 15 years' work experience in the Microwave & RF industry at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies.

  • The above experience also has the following:

• Experience with Space Products a plus.

• Min 3 years of experience managing & developing technical employees.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to find creative and innovative solutions.

• Min 2 years of lab skills using test equipment, and ability to tune and align circuitry.

• Min 2 years with Matlab, Mathcad, or programming languages to perform complex analyses.

• Min 2 years and proficient with electrical design software such as AWR's Microwave Office or ADS.

• Min 1 year of experience and/or familiarity with HFSS, CST, and/or Sonnet for EM simulation would be a plus.

• Will participate in the preparation of technical proposals to support new business opportunities.
  Will frequently be asked to present to customers and executive management.