Senior Engineer I, Radio Frequency Engineer

ASM • Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

The Senior RF Engineer designs and develops RF circuits for semiconductor equipment, working with Electrical, Mechanical, and Embedded Engineers in an office/lab environment. The role includes designing RF components and circuits across 400 kHz to 2.45 GHz, conducting requirements capture and analysis, and supporting design, debugging, integration, and verification. The engineer works with high-power RF equipment and circuitry in a laboratory and collaborates with other designers to develop and execute project plans and requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience performing the essential job functions; the experience requirement may be relaxed for candidates with a Ph.D.
• Experience with RF circuit design and simulation from 400 kHz to 2.45 GHz.
• Experience with low- and high-power design up to 20 kW.
• Experience with electrical circuit simulation software such as ADS, OrCAD PSpice, or similar.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation software such as Ansys or similar.
• Ability to troubleshoot analog, digital, and mixed signals at the hardware level.
• Close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication and team communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in different roles and organizations across the company.
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in an electrical engineering field; candidates with a Ph.D. may have a relaxed experience requirement.
• Semiconductor manufacturing equipment or industry experience.
• RF generator design experience.
• Semiconductor match design experience.
• Proven track record bringing products from concept to production.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively in teams while providing direction to peers and management.
• 10 or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design RF matching networks, amplifiers, splitters, combiners, couplers, and sensors from 400 kHz to 2.45 GHz.
• Design magnetics for RF circuits.
• Design micro-strip circuits.
• Perform requirements capture, analysis, design, debugging, integration, and verification.
• Perform analog circuit design.
• Work with electrical and mechanical designers to develop and execute project plans and requirements.
• Use RF test equipment to test high-power RF circuitry in a laboratory environment.
• Safely handle high-power RF equipment and circuitry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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