Principal RF Engineer

OSI Systems•Richardson, TX

About The Position

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories. The Principal RF Engineer is an Individual Contributor, with expertise in electrical engineering subjects such as RF, digital and analog design, with extensive experience in engineering and applied research, development, and design of new state-of-the-art ultrahigh power RF communication systems. The opportunity is targeted toward engineers who enjoy working in their areas of expertise in a systems environment as it includes synthesizing multiple electrical elements of product performance, mechanical and software aspects, along with PCB and system requirements.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar
12 or more years of in-depth VLF/LF through X-Band transmitter and receiver design experience
Extensive knowledge of RF fundamentals, mixed signal design, and various levels of firmware and software programming
In-depth knowledge of scientific principles and concepts
Ability to develop and design new experiments, with subsequent data analysis and data interpretation
Excellent Problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to think critically and creatively
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Extensive knowledge of laboratory techniques and instrumentation as well as associated computer applications and software
Ability to stay current with scientific advancements and literature
Some travel will be required
Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. Government throughout the course of their employment

Responsibilities

Proven ability to design and implement experiments to assist with product research and development, targeting the next generation of products
Proven proficiency in analyzing data, interpreting results, and developing conclusions
Prepare research reports, presentations, and publications to communicate findings
Perform literature searches to stay informed of current developments in the field
Advanced knowledge of Intellectual Property identification and protection
Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
Develop innovative approaches to solve complex problems
Drive collaboration with other departments, such as Engineering and Marketing, to ensure successful product architecture definition and subsequent development
Collaborate with Marketing on the assessment of the feasibility of new business opportunities
Identify customer’s technical expectations and communicate to the project team
Demonstrated experience performing detailed technical analysis and design at the subsystem or system level using tools such as Matlab/Simulink, RF Pathwave, Feko HFSS, Spice, Inventor, etc…
Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and other activities to stay informed of new developments in the field
Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business