Radio Frequency Engineer

HRL Laboratories•Calabasas, CA

About The Position

Essential Duties: Contribute technical expertise and work within a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers on the development of next generation RF/mmW components and Subsystems. The research staff will be responsible for RF and mmW components design/test. Job functions include schematic/layout generation, RF testing, maintain process design kits (PDK), device modeling, and RF system design.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience with RF & mmW circuit/module design, integration, and testing
Experience with RF schematic and layout generation – layout in Cadence Virtuoso is a plus
Experience with RF device and circuit modeling
Experience with RF testing, both on and off wafer
Strong knowledge of RF passive and active circuits, components or modules and RF test is required
Knowledge of RF device and circuit modeling is required
Knowledge of advanced microelectronic packaging as well as RF module integration is required
Knowledge of high frequency and RF simulation tools (e.g. ADS, MWO, Cadence) for schematic and layout and electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST) is required.
Applicant must be able to interact professionally with program managers, co-workers, and customers
Ability to work well in a team and independently.
Must be willing to travel and work in a team of highly skilled engineers on complex projects
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Operate complex electronic equipment
US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance or permanent resident
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with silicon and/or III-V MMIC process design kit (PDK)
layout in Cadence Virtuoso

Responsibilities

Contribute technical expertise on the development of next generation RF/mmW components and Subsystems
RF and mmW components design/test
Schematic/layout generation
RF testing
Maintain process design kits (PDK)
Device modeling
RF system design
Perform detailed analyses of integrated circuits, and prepare written and oral presentations.