Electrical Engineer: RF Subsystems

HRL Laboratories • Lost Hills, CA

112d • $99,705 - $124,683

About The Position

The position involves contributing technical expertise and working within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmWave Subsystems. The candidate will be expected to work within diverse teams taking responsibility for the design, implementation, and testing of high-performance electrical subsystems. Responsibilities include performing preliminary and critical designs based on COTS or custom active and passive parts and components with oversight from a Senior Engineer, overseeing fabrication and testing, schematic capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation, and module assembly. The role also requires collaboration with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and address any mechanical design considerations.

Requirements

• Experience with Schematic Capture.
• Experience with PCB Layout.
• At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and testing electronics circuits.
• Experience simulating electronics behavior in Spice, ADS, or similar software.
• Experience with RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing is a plus.
• Experience with Altium Designer is preferred.
• Experience with design and qualification of hardware for military applications.
• Working knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from component to subsystem level.
• Familiarity with characteristics and tradeoffs of active and passive components.
• Understanding of RF components and devices.
• Knowledge of microelectronic packaging/integration and thermal management.
• Familiarity with digital, mixed-signal, power and signal integrity tools.
• Familiarity with PCB manufacturing standards (IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, Drill tolerancing, etc.).
• Proficiency in using computers, engineering workstations, and complex electronic equipment.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing.
• Experience with Altium Designer.
• Working knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies.
• Familiarity with digital, mixed-signal, power and signal integrity tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute technical expertise to the development of RF/mmWave Subsystems.
• Work within diverse teams on design, implementation, and testing of electrical subsystems.
• Perform preliminary and critical designs based on COTS or custom components.
• Oversee fabrication and testing with guidance from a Senior Engineer.
• Conduct schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Prepare fabrication documentation and module assembly.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering for thermal solutions and mechanical design considerations.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits.
• Compensation details reflect base salary only, excluding potential bonus or benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees