Senior RF/Microwave Engineer

TTM•Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

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. The Senior RF microwave engineering is responsible in leading and performing design activities of RF and microwave components/circuits. Mentor less experienced engineering staff. Work closely with customers to fulfill program requirements. Perform complex design activities under minimal supervision. Support qualification and design verification efforts. Perform detailed compliance analysis and performance estimates for existing processes and technologies. In depth knowledge/understanding of state of the art analysis tools and techniques.

Requirements

High-level understanding of microwave theory including system performance.
Practical microwave design experience in the frequency range of 1 to 40 GHz.
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 problem solving abilities and decision-making skills.
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, HFSS and circuit simulation tools including ability to recommend software upgrades and additions.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Work with other engineering disciplines, including a high level of customer interface.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to act as a technical lead and mentor on military and space projects.
Ability to write specifications and proposals, and present technical material.
Actively pursues opportunities to expand job-related knowledge.
Self-motivated and goal oriented.
Minimum 6+ Years Relevant Experience
Experience in design and test of RF/Microwave components or subsystems is required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Emphasis on Electromagnetic Fields (Master’s Degree preferred)
Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for work on a project that requires such a clearance.

Nice To Haves

Military and/or space industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand customer specifications and drawings to assist in proposal and development efforts.
Estimate timeframe of design efforts.
Work independently or within a team environment.
Ensure that project schedules are met.
Provide guidance to other members.
Lead interns, test engineering, and engineering technicians on specific program tasks including test procedure development, test station development and data reduction software.
Responsible for product development from design through production release.
Follow established standard design process.
Understand manufacturing approach and limitations.
Perform review before design release.
Assess new processes and technologies.
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 training and guidance to engineers, interns, co-ops and technicians.
Develop training material.
Help in understanding customer requirements and take appropriate action to meet expectations.
Assess design trade-offs, cost and performance implications, and make appropriate recommendations.
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.