Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace/defense and advanced manufacturing firms with our staffing services nationally for over 65 years. Our Sacramento region aerospace client is looking for a RF & Microwave Power Amplifier Design Engineer to join their organization as a direct salaried employee. The salary range for this position is $130K - $152K with some flexibility possible.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced RF & Microwave Power Amplifier Design Engineer to join our team. As an RF Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design of RF & Microwave high-power, solid-state amplifiers and amplifier systems. Lead the technical design effort of a product or system from concept to production including test methods and plans. Ensure that the product solution is functioning according to specifications. Work under general supervision. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action; a certain degree of creativity and latitude will be required.
Design of RF & Microwave assemblies, analog circuits, power supplies and other components used in high-power, solid-state amplifiers and amplifier systems.
Design power amplifier matching networks using non-linear models & load-pull data
Develop the functional specifications for RF power amplifiers and amplifier systems.
Perform RF budget (cascade) analysis.
Responsible for the detailed design and schematic capture of the electronic circuits.
Work with production assemblers to construct evaluation circuits & prototypes.
Work with technicians or alone to test and evaluate new designs for production.
Develop, execute, and report on design verification tests on prototypes.
Lead projects to on-time completion of deliverables.
Responsible for the release of the engineering design package to the production configuration management system
Assist in customer proposal development.
Assist customers to understand how our products or systems will satisfy their technical application/needs.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
BSEE or similar degree (e.g., Physics). A Master's degree can cut off 5 years of required on-the-job experience.
Min 10 years of experience in RF and microwave circuit design ( RF & Microwave Power Amplifier systems or design experience required ) with RF specific tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, VSS, Genesys, Sonnet 3D Planar, HFSS & CST and advanced RF analog/digital lab skills and lab equipment including the majority of the following: Vector Signal Analyzers/Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes.
Min 1 year of experience with harmonic analysis and (Generalized Harmonic Analysis Network "GHAN") .
The above experience should include knowledge of RF PCB layout fundamentals.
ITAR facility - Ability to obtain a government secret clearance in future is required
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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