RF Engineer

Odyssey Technical Solutions•Round Rock, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Technical Solutions is a state-of-the-art Repair Facility located in Round Rock, Texas that specializes in RF Generators, AutoMatch Networks, DC Power Supplies, Remote Plasma Systems, and Microwave Generators/Power Supplies. We celebrated our 24-year anniversary in August 2024 and have moved into our new Round Rock Headquarters July 2016. JOB SUMMARY Odyssey Technical Solutions has an immediate opening for an experienced RF Engineer in Round Rock, TX. This position supports Odyssey’s core business of repairing critical power delivery systems. Applications for this equipment vary but are typically used to generate and sustain Plasma loads for Films Deposition, Etching, and Coatings in various industries, including Semiconductor Processing, Medical Imaging, Industrial Coatings, and Photovoltaic panels. The RF Engineer will be a critical part of an Engineering Team. The position will work with an exciting range of assignments, including problem-solving, analysis of designs, reversing engineering of existing systems, improvement of existing OEM designs, component engineering, and quick turn prototyping of electrical and mechanical ideas. Odyssey is a fast-paced, active, hands-on position with a highly skilled and motivated team.

Requirements

A BSEE or MSEE degree from an ABET accredited university
10+ years of relevant experience
Practical experience in Design, Analysis, and Fabrication of RF Delivery Systems, including Generators, Matching Networks, and Transmission Lines
Experience with Magnetrons used in microwave generators and associated waveguides.
Demonstrated competencies in Analog Circuits Design, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Prototyping (electrical and mechanical), Thermal Analysis, Impedance Matching, and Component evaluation
Experience must include working with RF power levels up to 50kW with frequency ranges to 200MHz
Knowledge of RF power amplifier design (class A, B, C through E)
Passive network design (filters, combiners, splitters, and matching)
A working knowledge of RF simulation tools such as Agilent’s Genesys (or ADS), Sonnet (2.5D), and LTspice or EDA equivalent(s)
Experience utilizing test equipment such as Network/Spectrum analyzers and test equipment used by a person skilled in testing and repairing High Power RF Systems
Problem-solving skills such as Ishikawa diagrams
Knowledge of engineering documentation
Experience with bench shop tools
Knowledge of electrical safety procedures
Good communication across functional teams
Ability and willingness to mentor and teach others methods and techniques
Use of the Microsoft Office Suite of productivity tools
Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken
Possess a strong work ethic and maintain a positive attitude while working under deadlines