RF Design Engineer (Board Level)

IERUS Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

IERUS specializes in a variety of electromagnetic spectrum technology research, testing, and implementation. IERUS supports customers with a diverse set of competencies including software, firmware, and hardware development, air and missile defense, and systems engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product. IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages. To learn more, please visit www.ierustech.com . IERUS is seeking highly skilled and motivated engineers to support the design and development of RF hardware systems for sensing, communication, and EA/EW applications. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of advanced hardware systems, contributing to the success of mission-critical applications. Candidates are expected to have experience with board level design of RF systems, including printed circuit board (PCB) design, analysis of RF circuits, and testing, along with their integration with other system components such as power electronics or high-speed communications interfaces.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
2 to 12 years of professional experience
Proficiency in relevant tools and software for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation (e.g., Altium [preferred], Cadence, Microwave Office, CST Microwave Studio, HFSS, SPICE, etc)
Fundamental understanding of electrical circuits
Strong understanding of RF components and RF circuit design
Familiarity with military standards and specifications related to hardware design
Ability to balance priorities among multiple tasks and projects
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills
U.S. citizen
Active Security clearance

Nice To Haves

10+ years of professional experience
Strong experience with wireless design and basic principles of RF and antenna theory
Strong experience with microstrip, stripline, and CPWG design
Experience with RF filter networks
Experience with system level RF power budgets
Experience with testing and validation of RF hardware systems, including thermal and environmental testing
Experience with layouts of RF systems that include FPGA, DRAM, CPU, and other high-density components
Experience with designing power electronics and high-voltage systems that support RF electronics
Experience with layout of mixed analog and digital signals, including high speed data lines and RF lines, along with impedance-controlled traces'
Component authenticity verification
Design and quality management certifications

Responsibilities

Design and develop RF and high-speed electronics for sensing, communication, and other equipment
Generate detailed hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts for advanced hardware boards
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system and subsystem specifications, test plans and procedures, and design and analysis reports
Determine layer stack up, component selection and placement, and routing of analog, digital, RF, and/or high-power signals
Conduct feasibility studies, analysis, and simulation for new hardware designs, ensuring compliance with military standards and requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions
Perform prototype testing, troubleshooting, and validation of circuit boards
Maintain component and design libraries
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations