Hardware Engineer - RF Systems

AeroVironment•Sunrise, FL

5d•$91,000 - $138,750

About The Position

AeroVironment is seeking a Hardware Engineer (RF Systems) to join its Electronic Warfare team in Sunrise, Florida. The engineer designs, simulates, prototypes, builds, tests, documents, and releases hardware systems to manufacturing. The role addresses product performance and design problems across engineering, manufacturing, and field environments, and contributes to system architecture, specifications, schedules, test plans, product upgrades, and regulatory compliance. The engineer works with internal teams and external vendors, develops product performance testing, and incorporates design changes to resolve problems. Travel may be required up to 25%. The position requires access to ITAR- and/or EAR-controlled information; applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for an export license. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At least 4 years of related experience.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software.
Proficiency in RF/Microwave component-level circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, mixers, and synthesizers.
Broad hardware design background, including power supplies, analog circuits, digital systems, and interconnect.
Knowledge of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, waveform characteristics, communication protocols, and signal processing.
Experience with EMI/EMC problem solving.
Experience with RF/Microwave test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work amid changing priorities.
Acute attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Good judgment and ability to make timely, sound decisions.
Creative, flexible, and innovative team-player qualities.
Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and the scientific method.
Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable engineering or technical specialization.
Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and implement moderate system products.
Specify, design, analyze, simulate, prototype, build, test, document, and release required systems to manufacturing.
Organize, plan, track, and resolve design problems related to product performance in engineering, manufacturing, and field settings.
Assist with system-level architectural design and develop specifications, schedules, and test plans for product development and upgrades.
Coordinate with appropriate departments to ensure design specifications meet or exceed applicable regulatory standards.
Develop product performance testing and incorporate design changes to resolve problems.
Interface with outside vendors as required.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to meet company needs.
May assist with customer or official contacts and communications related to assignments or meetings.
Travel up to 25% may be required.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.