Sr.
RF Engineer to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! The Sr. RF Engineer is responsible for the design and analysis of satellite technologies and applications.
The RoleThe primary responsibilities of the RF Engineer are to perform the design and analysis of passive microwave equipment for space, such as diplexers, feed networks, horns, reflector antennas, arrays, couplers, terminations, polarizers, orthomode transducers, and antenna feeds.
Key Responsibilities- Spearhead innovative designs for existing and emerging antenna feed markets.
- Prepare and present technical proposals.
- Ensure feasibility of customer specifications and translate to high-quality designs.
- Work cohesively with Manufacturing Engineering to review prints and ensure dimensional and accuracy requirements.
- Support and generate; design reviews, presentations, data reviews, peer reviews, and production support.
- Communicate Test Requirements to Test Group.
- Support RF Test Group with review of test procedure, test plan, and test reports.
- Support Management with defining standard processes and procedures for RF engineering tasks.
- Participate in process/continuous improvement activities.
- Plan, work and communicate milestones and deliverables.
- Serve as a mentor within the RF team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience- Master's Degree in Radio Frequency Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred with a minimum 10 years of experience in the design and development of passive microwave components. Experience requirements may be substituted by a Ph.D. in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.
- Specialized in microwave communications or EM theory.
- Experience testing passive components using network analyzers.
- Good interpersonal skills with a desire to build relationships.
- Experience with GRASP, Mode Matching Software, Finite Element Modeling systems, and other 3D EM RF CAD tools.
- Passive microwave design experience
- Working knowledge of Mode Matching Software, Finite Element Modeling Systems, MMW, CST, GRASP, CHAMP, POS, MATLAB, and other 3D EM RF CAD tools.
- Knowledge of RF measurement equipment and techniques
