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JOB SUMMARY: The Filter Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of RF and microwave filters, components, and subassemblies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design RF and microwave components using synthesis and simulation computer aided software.
• Utilize engineering principles and published techniques to research, design, develop, and test RF and microwave components.
• Design lumped element, cavity and/or printed filters.
• Analyze a given RF, mechanical, and environmental specification and propose and design the best solution.
• Prepare design and process documentation including schematics, assembly, and test procedures.
• Select and specify components used in the design and production of the product.
• Lead project design team for complex integrated assemblies.
• Review technical specifications and prepare preliminary designs in support of quotations and marketing activity.
• Direct test activities to ensure operational testing conforms to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Test prototypes to ensure compliance with customer requirements and work out details of design prior to full scale production.
• Assign changes required after prototypes test to drafting group for documentation update.
• Work with production personnel to develop new systems and procedures to improve efficiency and workflow in production.
• Interface with customers on technical issues as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience Years: 5-8 years
• Experience Type: Electrical Engineering or Physics
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer knowledge on the PC platform and knowledge of relevant software including RF simulation, electronics, non-linear analysis, mechanical design, and/or similar programs
• Experience with one of the following software packages: Genesys, Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS/CST, S/Filsyn, PCFilt
• Understand and specifies the machining, plating, manufacturing processes and assembly (including soldering) of lumped element, cavity filters, and/or printed
• Experience and knowledge of relevant test equipment such as microwave network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers/generators, power meters and pulse generators
• Experience with a mechanical design CAD package such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks and ability to direct the drafting and mechanical design personnel with regards to mechanical design, layout, part and assembly documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing Facility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

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