RF/Microwave Engineer I

TTM Technologies•Syracuse, NY

38d•$77,039 - $128,399

About The Position

The RF/Microwave Engineer I performs RF/microwave engineering for new product development and internal R&D. Work ranges from designing simple RF/microwave components to complex microwave assemblies based on customer or internal specifications. Design work includes 3D simulations, optimization for fabrication tolerances, and assessment of performance against requirements. The engineer works in a multidisciplinary team, contributes to proposals and technical reviews, and supports design verification and qualification. The role involves interpreting customer specifications, supporting schedule estimates and execution, designing and evaluating components and test circuits, and correlating simulated performance with test results. The engineer also supports manufacturing and production, including design-release reviews and the MRB process, and provides technical reports, presentations, training, and guidance to interns, co-ops, and technicians. Professional development through trade shows, conferences, and professional societies is encouraged.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on Electromagnetic Fields.
0–3 years of relevant experience.
Solid understanding of microwave theory and transmission-line concepts, with the ability to apply them to producible designs.
Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and conduct structured problem solving.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical specifications and presenting design reviews.
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, HFSS, and circuit simulation tools.
Strong computer skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Matlab.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, time-management, and prioritization skills, including the ability to multitask.
Ability to interface with customers and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Actively pursue opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
Background must permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for a project requiring one.
Must comply with export-control requirements, including restrictions and procedures concerning ITAR products, technical data, visitors, shipments, and vendor approvals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Interpret customer specifications and drawings to assist with proposal and product development efforts.
Assist in estimating design timelines and ensure project schedules are met, working independently or with a team.
Collaborate with interns, test engineering, and engineering technicians on program tasks, including test procedure and test station development and data-reduction software.
Design and evaluate components using available design and layout tools, following established design processes.
Understand manufacturing approaches and limitations and review designs before release.
Prepare presentations for internal and customer gated design reviews, including nominal simulation results and tolerance analysis.
Design and evaluate test circuits, correlate expected performance with test results, reduce data, and present results clearly.
Verify and qualify designs and support designs once they enter production, including the MRB process and customer reports as needed.
Provide training and guidance to interns, co-ops, and technicians.
Participate in professional development activities, including trade shows, conferences, and professional societies.
Execute program plans and priorities, identify obstacles, and communicate issues to achieve resolution for assigned tasks.
Comply with TTM export-control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.