Hardware Engineer - RF Systems

AeroVironment•Sunrise, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AeroVironment is seeking a Hardware Engineer (RF Systems) to join its Electronic Warfare team in Sunrise, Florida. The role involves designing, simulating, implementing, testing, documenting, and releasing moderate system products to manufacturing. The engineer works on product development and upgrades, resolves design and performance issues, supports system-level architecture and specifications, and coordinates with internal departments and external vendors to ensure products meet performance and regulatory requirements. The position may involve up to 25% travel and other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another 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 solving EMI/EMC problems.
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; strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow; attention to detail; and demonstrated project planning and organization skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines, make timely and sound decisions, and work flexibly and creatively as a team player amid changing priorities.
Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and the scientific method.
Working knowledge of basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable engineering or technical specialization.
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and implement moderate system products.
Specify, design, analyze, simulate, prototype, build, test, document, and release systems to manufacturing.
Organize, plan, track, and resolve design problems related to product performance in engineering, manufacturing, and the field.
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 implement design changes to resolve problems.
Interface with outside vendors as required.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to meet company needs.
Assist with customer or official contacts and communications pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Travel up to 25% as needed.