Avid Technology

Hardware Engineer 1

Avid Technology$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years as Hardware Design Engineer (HDE) specializing in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering.
  • Proficient in RF design, installation, and testing with a focus on SATCOM systems.
  • Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment (Keysight PNAX, FieldFox, oscilloscopes, etc.).
  • Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex RF hardware issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware while addressing environmental factors.
  • Conduct site surveys and operate earth terminal control consoles for communication link setups.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions in real-time.
  • Utilize specialized RF instruments to assess performance metrics and analyze data.
  • Create detailed engineering documentation like AutoCAD drawings and test reports.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Travel globally (up to 15%) to perform installations and support operations in various environments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in diverse locations worldwide.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge RF/SATCOM technology.
  • Potential for professional growth and leadership opportunities.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that enhance communication systems.
Full Job Description
• RF Design andDesign, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware (C, X, Ku, Ka, Q/Vband) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rainfade, and polarizationmismatch effects.
• Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earthterminal control consoles to establish and maintain wideband and satellite communication links.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot onthespot malfunctions; apply antijamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures.
• Use Keysight PNAX, FieldFox, SpecA, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure Sparameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phasenoise, groupdelay, and perform nonlinear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth).
• Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages;
• Prepare engineering plans, asbuilt documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with crossfunctional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites).
• Travel upto15% worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments.
• Handson proficiency with Keysight PNAX, FieldFox, SpecA, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers.
• Experience developing preventivemaintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safetyrule documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multiservice audiences.
• Proven problemsolving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
• Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
• Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
• Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems.

Three (3) years experience as a HDE in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same is required.

About Avid Technology

Avid Technology, Inc. is an American technology and multimedia company founded in August 1987 by Bill Warner. It specializes in audio and video; specifically, digital non-linear editing (NLE) systems, management and distribution services. Avid products are now used in the television and video industry to create television shows, feature films, and commercials. Media Composer, a professional software-based non-linear editing system, is Avid's flagship product. The company also offers audio editing software called Pro Tools, which is used in the music recording industry. Avid has been a part of the broadcasting and video editing industry for over 25 years. The company has offices in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.avid.com.
Learn more about Avid Technology
Size
1,405 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$11 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
-4.3%
Revenue
$360.4 million
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