Radio Frequency Engineer
Tysons, Virginia
Job Description
• Design, simulate and test RF circuits from 0.1 to GHz to 60 GHz on microstrip using linear and non-linear circuit simulators such as ADS, Genesys, using packaged ICs
• RF Transceiver and Subsystem design, link budget analysis and creating for receiver front ends
• Analysis and selection of antennas for transceivers, familiarity with directional antennas and antenna arrays
Cascaded signal chain analysis, bias circuit design
• Build and test prototypes and carry through to production units
• Create test plans and drive Design Verification Testing
• Collaborate with firmware and software engineers, provide prototype code for test
• Programming of test instrumentation
• Field work validating system performance
Qualifications:
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Physics concentrated in RF Design or related areas
Required Skills:
• 5 years of experience working with RF measurements and Design of RF/Microwave Components Linear and Non-Linear RF Circuit analysis
• Some 2.5D or 3D simulation background for circuit boards, familiarity with P-spice and other similar tools
• Vector network analyzer, spectrum/signal analyzer, oscilloscopes
• Python for testing and analysis
• Ability to analyze and create link budgets for front ends receivers
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with RF propagation tools for planning such as Planet, etc.
• Basic soldering and surface mount assembly ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to go in the lab and make things work