Job Summary
This position is focused on the RF design, analysis, and manufacture of antennas, antenna feeds, stationary and mobile antenna systems, and related components.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead RF Engineer and Program Manager.
- May support multiple programs/products simultaneously.
- Provide effective and efficient design support during the conceptual design, detailed design, integration, and test phases of a product development program, with the goal of achieving on-time completion of assigned tasks.
- Prepare and present design and analysis summary material during internal and external design reviews.
- Support component and antenna system level RF and electrical testing.
- Support business development activities by providing assistance during proposal efforts, as needed.
- Documentation of RF designs using ThinKom records retention procedures.
- Additional responsibilities may include system integration and product support.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and/or Experience Needed
- BS in RF, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
- 2+ years of experience in the field of RF Engineering desired but not mandatory.
- Basic knowledge of electromagnetics, antennas, waveguides, transmission line theory, and RF polarizers.
- Previous antenna design experience is highly desirable.
- Experience using EM software such as ANSYS HFSS™ is highly desirable.
- Prefer candidates with a thirst to learn and to become practiced in the art of novel antenna technologies.
- Position also requires knowledge of higher-level computer programming languages such as C or FORTRAN.
- Experience with mathematical design tools such as MathCad and MATLAB is highly desirable.
- Basic computer programming skills with ability to apply programming to engineering problems.
- Technically proficient in MS Office products.
Other Abilities
- Must have excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form.
- Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKom personnel as well as suppliers and customers.
- Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews.
Additional Requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance in support of US Government contracts/subcontracts.
- Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures.
Physical Demands
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
- This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data.
- This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus.
- While performing duties to this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend.
- May occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 40 pounds.
- May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours.
- May be required to sit for extended lengths of time.
- Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials and chemicals.
Salary Range - $80,000 - $120,000
ThinKom offers generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), Paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.
