Staff RF Design Engineer

Analog Devices • Chelmsford, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ADI’s Aerospace, Defense and Communications business is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff level RF Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced RF modules from architecture and design to full-scale production. This candidate will have a proven RF systems design background and be positioned in the engineering business unit alongside other multi-discipline design teams. The individual will provide leadership over all aspects of system architecture, detailed cross-disciplined design, validation, and work to implement processes and design improvements to ensure high yields as products transition into a production environment. To succeed, a deep RF module design and test background will be required to ensure efficient development and deployment of new cutting-edge products. A successful candidate will tightly interface with both design engineering and marketing / product line teams to understand requirements, theory of design operation, and risks associated with yielding hardware in production. This role is critical in optimizing design trades, improving product yields through design best practices, and ensuring high-performance microwave assemblies meet stringent customer requirements. Products cover a range of military, commercial, and satellite applications. Microwave assemblies include Transmit/Receive Modules, up/down converters, synthesizers, and high-speed data converters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience in RF/Microwave or electronics design
• Demonstrated ability and experience leading full signal chain designs in a cross-functional setting.
• RF/Microwave design experience including chain analysis, circuit/system modeling, and product integration & test through 18GHz
• Proficient in the lab working with equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, network analyzers, signal generators, automated test instrumentation.
• Familiar with design for power and signal integrity with mixed signal hardware including RF and digital interfaces.
• Experience utilizing RF/Microwave design tools including Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS + SystemVue), Candence Tool Suite (System Capture, Clarity, Power DC), and AnsysEM (3D Layout / HFSS).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with peers, managers, and project stakeholders effectively using both verbal and written communications.
• Act decisively and make clear, timely decisions in the best interest of the project.
• US Citizen only with ability to obtain government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a team of engineers either as direct reports, or through a complex project involving a sizable team.
• Experience designing systems and structures to 55+GHz.
• Experience with developing robust test plans and designing automated test fixtures and test sequencing using Python scripting or equivalent.
• Program / Project management: set and manage priorities, adapt to change, drive progress of activities, issues, risks and deliverables to closure
• Creativity and innovation: explore new options to bridge project challenges or improve processes, identify and address challenges across functional boundaries
• Experience with high-speed data converter (DAC, ADC, or other transceivers)
• Low phase noise oscillator design experience

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead for cross-functional teams, and as a confident peer influencer and mentor.
• Act as a subject matter expert in all things RF to ensure designs are successful via best practices and lessons learned.
• Provide full life cycle system design and ownership including collecting requirements, signal chain simulations, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug and system integration.
• Design and evaluate complex multi-chip designs and architectures from DC to 55GHz+
• Identify viable architectures, complete system and chip-level design trades including frequency planning, spur analysis, phase noise, gain, IP2/IP3, and noise figure performance.
• Provide experience on PCB materials, stack-ups, and fabrication processes/capabilities.
• Review multilayer printed circuit boards paying attention to high-speed effects, signal flow, and proper design rule adherence.
• Use prior experience to design for testability, quality and cost.
• Perform research and analysis on the best design techniques for specific product challenges.
• Develop and implement system improvements, modifications, and upgrades.
• Own and oversee hardware and system bring up, development of test plan and protocols, debug, evaluation, and validation in a lab environment.
• Verify and validate design to ensure compliance with customer specifications and expectations
• Prepare proposal documents, including technical, cost and schedule estimates
• Execute technology roadmaps and benchmark plans through release of products

Benefits

• Hybrid work model, home and in-office, opportunities vary depending on job function and group.
• Compressed work week option – alternating regular week followed by four 10’s with Fri off.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, HCSA, DCSA, paid leaves and vacation, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, back-up childcare, ESPP, bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees