Leonardo DRS

Principal Radio Frequency Engineer

Leonardo DRS$110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience
  • Mastery in RF circuit design for Receivers and Transmitters
  • Proficient in individual component design including Amplifiers, Filters, and ADCs
  • Experienced in multilayer PCB design and understanding electromagnetic effects
  • Knowledge of design trade-offs related to RF performance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and test advanced analog and mixed-signal devices
  • Drive technology projects to completion on time and within budget
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers in technical skills
  • Review customer specifications to develop optimal designs
  • Document specifications and develop prototypes to reduce risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contribution to health savings account
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical and emotional well-being
  • Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program
  • Support for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 115071

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Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

  • Involved with design, build, and test of cutting-edge analog and mixed-signal devices such as amplifiers, filters, and ADCs. Contribute to RF requirements analysis, definition, and management. Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g. Instantaneous Dynamic Range, Noise Figure, Pass Band Response, etc.), interface analysis, and definition for the design, integration, and verification of RF components, equipment, and systems.
  • Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
  • Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems
  • Ability to complete a technical project independently
  • Mentor and coach other engineers.
  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
  • Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
  • Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
  • Analyze designs as necessary
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
  • Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
  • Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
  • Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
  • Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
  • Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress
  • Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
  • Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers


Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
  • Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines
  • Must be proficient in RF circuit design for both Receivers and Transmitters, from individual component (Amplifiers, Filters, Mixers, Synthesizers, ADC's and DACs) to complete system integration
  • Understanding of the trade offs between Noise Figure and Intermod performance and their effect on Instantaneous and Spur Free Dynamic Range.
  • Knowledge and experience with multilayer PCB design and the effects of electromagnetic radiation, conducted and radiated coupling and their effects on RF performance


Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+55.7%
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