RF Design Engineer

Crane Company • Chandler, AZ

1d • 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!

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
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 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
• This position requires access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Magnetic circuit analysis experience desired
• 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.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
• comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior