TTM Technologies Inc

RF/Microwave Engineer II

TTM Technologies Inc$86K — $144K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on Electromagnetic Fields (Master’s preferred)
  • 0-3 years relevant experience in RF microwave engineering
  • Strong understanding of microwave theory and transmission-line concepts
  • Proficiency in design and layout tools like AutoCAD, HFSS, and circuit simulation software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret customer specifications and assist in project proposals.
  • Estimate timelines for design tasks and ensure projects stay on schedule.
  • Collaborate with team members, interns, and technicians on test procedures and development.
  • Design and evaluate RF microwave components using simulation tools.
  • Adhere to standard design processes and understand manufacturing limitations.
  • Prepare and present simulation results for internal and client design reviews.
  • Support designs through production and assist in reporting for customers.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401k plan
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Benefits available on the first of the month after hire.
Full Job Description

Position Summary:

RF microwave engineering responsibilities associated with new product development or internal R&D efforts.  These include design efforts ranging from simple RF microwave components to complex microwave assemblies driven by customer or internal specifications.  Design includes 3D-simulations, design optimization based on fabrication tolerances, and assessing performance relative to requirements.  Individual works in a multi-disciplinary team environment and is required to participate in proposal efforts and technical reviews.  Position also includes verification and qualification of the designs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Understand customer specifications and drawings to assist in proposal and development efforts.
  • Assist in estimating timeframe of design efforts.
  • Work independently or within a team environment. Ensure that project schedules are met.
  • Work with interns, test engineering, and engineering technicians on specific program tasks including test procedure development, test station development and data reduction software.
  • Design and evaluate components using available design and layout tools.
  • Follow established standard design process.
  • Understand manufacturing approach and limitations. Perform review before design release.
  • Prepare presentations for gated internal and customer design reviews. Provide nominal simulation results along with tolerances analysis.
  • Design and evaluate test circuits. Correlate expected performance with test results. Perform data reduction and present results in a clear and concise manner.
  • Provide support once design is in production. Support MRB process. Provide reports to customers as needed.
  • Provide training and guidance to interns, co-ops and technicians.
  • Engage with professional development activities including trade shows/conferences and professional societies.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Solid understanding of microwave theory including transmission-line concepts. Ability to take these ideal concepts and transform them into producible designs.
  • Ability to design experiments, analyze the data and conduct structured problem solving.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to document technical specifications and furnish design review presentations.
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, HFSS and circuit simulation tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Strong time management skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Strong computer skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and Matlab.
  • Actively pursues opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
  • Executes on program plans and priorities, identifies obstacles and issues and communicates to achieve resolution for assigned tasks.
  • Ability to interface with customers and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Education and Experience:

Minimum 0-3 Years Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Emphasis on Electromagnetic Fields (Master’s Degree preferred)

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Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$86,706 - $144,510

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of  Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

About TTM Technologies Inc

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs, backplane assemblies and electro-mechanical solutions. The company has a diversified customer base, including manufacturers of aerospace and defense, networking and communications, computing and storage, and medical and industrial equipment. TTM Technologies has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, and has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
Learn more about TTM Technologies Inc
Size
16,100 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$189.1 million
5 Year Trend
-2.4%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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