Senior Electrical Engineer, RF PCB Specialist

HRL Laboratories•Calabasas, CA

17h

About The Position

HRL Laboratories is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute technical expertise on a fast-paced team of scientists and engineers developing next-generation RF/mmWave subsystems. The role takes responsibility for designing, implementing, and testing high-performance electrical and RF subsystems, including RF and millimeter-wave PCB development. The engineer will perform preliminary and critical designs using commercial off-the-shelf or custom active and passive components, oversee fabrication and testing, and collaborate with Mechanical Engineering on thermal and mechanical design considerations. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and encouraging development best practices. Travel of 20% is expected. Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; an active clearance is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field.
Minimum 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing electronic circuits.
Extensive experience with schematic capture and PCB layout.
Proficiency in simulating electronic behavior using software such as HFSS, ADS, or similar.
Expertise in RF and mmWave PCB development, layout, and testing.
Experience with Altium Designer.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time.
Proficiency using computers, engineering workstations, and complex electronic equipment; oral and written communication; interaction with vendors and colleagues; and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work well both in a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance.
In-depth knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, and safety.
Strong familiarity with the characteristics and trade-offs of current active and passive components and the availability of COTS components.
Advanced understanding of RF components and devices.
Expertise in conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging/integration and thermal management.
Proficiency with digital, mixed-signal, power, and signal integrity tools.
Comprehensive knowledge of PCB manufacturing standards, including IPC 6012, IPC-A-610, and drill tolerancing.
Proven track record in designing and qualifying hardware for military applications.

Responsibilities

Perform preliminary and critical designs using COTS or custom active and passive components with minimal oversight.
Oversee fabrication and testing processes, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
Conduct schematic capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation, and module assembly.
Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and address mechanical design considerations.
Mentor junior engineers and take responsibility for setting and encouraging development best practices.