RF Design Engineer

Crane Electronics•Chandler, AZ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! The RF Engineer III is a senior contributor who works highly independently and will use established procedures and work under limited supervision to perform assigned tasks by working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers and Customers. The RF Engineer III specializes in complex technical matters and provides engineering services for RF/Microwave/ Millimeter communications hardware systems for defense application including responsibility for technical proposals, prototype to production, performance, customer presentations, schedule, and cost requirements. Will have expert knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of assigned product or program. May lead a team of engineers on assigned projects.

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience in microwave/millimeter-wave design theory component design
Experience with high reliability hardware from conceptual design through flight delivery
Experience with microwave modeling tools (I.e., Gensys, ADS, AWR, Ansoft HFSS, Ansoft Designer, Ansoft Maxwell, Matlab and AutoCAD or equivalent software.
Knowledge of complex communication systems theory
Systems architecture, RF architecture, RF/Microwave circuit design
Detailed knowledge of RF and mixed-signal design techniques and technologies, including receivers, synthesizers, and transmitters
Millimeter wave Radio systems design
Synthesizer design, mixers, amplifiers, PLLs, low phase noise VCOs, filters, etc., from DC > 40Ghz
Magnetic circuit analysis experience desired
Excellent documentation, organization and time management skills
Ability to write procedures, reports, and acceptances test
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects through complete cycle
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment
BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD degree preferred

Responsibilities

Perform end‑to‑end systems analysis, including modeling and simulating RF/mixed‑signal circuit performance (VHF to millimeter‑wave), cascade analysis, filter design, and evaluation of new communications technologies for spaceflight.
Design, analyze, and develop RF and mixed‑signal hardware such as digital receiver subsystems, exciters, PLLs, AGC loops, synthesizers, and A/D–D/A conversion stages; document designs with simulations, measurements, and tolerance analyses.
Integrate, test, and validate RF/millimeter‑wave hardware for spaceflight applications, providing input to test procedures, fixtures, and supporting prototype‑to‑production transitions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and serve as a technical interface to customers, ensuring designs meet electrical, environmental, and manufacturing requirements; support specification development and respond to RFQ/RFPs with engineering inputs.
Mentor junior engineers and support internal concurrent design efforts while contributing to design standards, manufacturability considerations, and internal review processes.
Generate required design documentation, manage scope within customer requirements, and perform additional tasks as assigned by management.