Staff RF/Microwave Engineer

TTM•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

The Staff RF/ Microwave Engineer 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 with no 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. Anticipate technology advancements and applicability to TTM’s technology.

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.
Lead other engineering disciplines.
Regular 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 9+ Years Relevant Experience
Substantial experience in design and test of RF/Microwave components or subsystems is required.
Master’s Degree or equivalent experience, Emphasis on Electromagnetic Fields (PhD 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.
Review technical aspects and time estimates from peers or other engineering functions.
Work independently or within a team environment.
Ensure that project schedules are met.
Act as the prime technical lead to ensure customer needs are met.
Responsible for product development from design through production release.
Follow established design approaches and propose new and innovative design techniques.
Understand manufacturing methods and limitations.
Assess and propose new fabrication processes and technologies.
Prepare presentations for gated internal and customer design reviews.
Review and critique team member presentations.
Review top-level test results and check for correctness of data and reduction methods.
Provide training and guidance to engineers, interns, co-ops and technicians.
Develop training material.
Understand customer requirements and take appropriate action to meet expectations.
Assess design trade-offs, cost and performance implications, and make appropriate recommendations.