RF/Microwave Engineer II

TTM Technologies • Syracuse, NY

1d • $86,706 - $144,510

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com RF microwave engineering responsibilities associated with new product development or internal R&D efforts. These include design efforts ranging from simple RF microwave components to complex microwave assemblies driven by customer or internal specifications. Design includes 3D-simulations, design optimization based on fabrication tolerances, and assessing performance relative to requirements. Individual works in a multi-disciplinary team environment and is required to participate in proposal efforts and technical reviews. Position also includes verification and qualification of the designs.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of microwave theory including transmission-line concepts.
• Ability to take these ideal concepts and transform them into producible designs.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze the data and conduct structured problem solving.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to document technical specifications and furnish design review presentations.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, HFSS and circuit simulation tools.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and Matlab.
• Minimum 0-3 Years Relevant Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Emphasis on Electromagnetic Fields
• Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand customer specifications and drawings to assist in proposal and development efforts.
• Assist in estimating timeframe of design efforts.
• Work independently or within a team environment.
• Ensure that project schedules are met.
• Work with interns, test engineering, and engineering technicians on specific program tasks including test procedure development, test station development and data reduction software.
• Design and evaluate components using available design and layout tools.
• Follow established standard design process.
• Understand manufacturing approach and limitations.
• Perform review before design release.
• Prepare presentations for gated internal and customer design reviews.
• Provide nominal simulation results along with tolerances analysis.
• Design and evaluate test circuits.
• Correlate expected performance with test results.
• Perform data reduction and present results in a clear and concise manner.
• Provide support once design is in production.
• Support MRB process.
• Provide reports to customers as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to interns, co-ops and technicians.
• Engage with professional development activities including trade shows/conferences and professional societies.
• Actively pursues opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
• Executes on program plans and priorities, identifies obstacles and issues and communicates to achieve resolution for assigned tasks.
• Ability to interface with customers and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

What This Job Offers

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