Curtiss-Wright Corporation

RF Hardware Engineer, Lead

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • $115K — $140K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering; MSEE preferred
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in RF design
  • Experience with Xilinx, Microsemi, or Intel FPGAs preferred
  • Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink for digital filter design
  • Familiarity with RF waveforms like PCMFM, SOQPSK, BPSK, QPSK
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
  • Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design RF circuits from 400MHz to 6GHz and power levels up to 500W pulsed
  • Analyze small and large signal parameters for matching networks and gain
  • Simulate and analyze analog and RF circuits using HFSS, Microwave Office, PSpice
  • Design and analyze DC power supplies
  • Conduct design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and address action items
  • Utilize RF test equipment for troubleshooting and product optimization
  • Perform de-rating and reliability analyses

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
  • Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Full Job Description

RF Hardware Engineer, Lead

We are looking for an RF Design Engineer, Lead to join our TTC facility. As an RF Design Engineer, Lead, you will have hands on experience with development, testing, and modeling tools and programs used for those tasks. This role requires highly developed analytical skills, problem solving abilities and experience using testing equipment.


Location: Newtown, PA


Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 Per Year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Pennsylvania. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.


We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase PlanI Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

Designing RF circuits operating at frequencies from 400Mhz through 6Ghz and power levels from milliwatts through 50watts CW, up to 500Watts pulsed power

Understanding of small and large signal parameters associated with matching networks, gain analysis, active filtering.

Design, simulation, and analysis of analog and RF circuits utilizing HFSS, Microwave Office, PSpice

Design, simulation, and analysis of DC power supplies

Understanding performance characteristics of passive and active circuits such as amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, filters, PLLs

Support the design process from creation of requirements through production release.

Conduct various design reviews: SRR, PDR, CDR and address associated actions.

Ability to work with various RF test equipment to support troubleshooting, debug, and product optimization.

Perform de-rating and reliability analyses.

Support in-house and customer required root cause corrective action requests.

Your Expertise:

BS in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering (from an accredited college or university) with a minimum of 7 years experience required. MSEE with 7 years experience preferred.

Logic design utilizing Xilinx, Microsemi, Intel FPGAs preferred.

Experience designing and implementing digital filters using MATLAB/Simulink, preferred.

Familiarity with RF waveforms such as PCMFM, SOQPSK, BPSK, QPSK

Experience utilizing schematic capture and PCB layout tools.

Familiarity with transmitter and receiver architecture designs

Support customers with RF link margin analysis

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Ability to work independently, as well as coordinate cross functional design teams to ensure successful product development.

Excellent communication, planning and leadership skills.


About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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