Job Description

This is an advanced level and/or lead position in which work assignments require the regular application of generally acknowledged expertise in the radio frequency (RF) electrical engineering field and the use of considerable initiative and creativity. The incumbent provides technical leadership in significant design, development and research projects, and in the preparation of technical proposals in the field of RF design. Project management assignments for large technical proposals and R & D programs require substantial coordination with internal sources of information, oversight of the work of other engineers and may involve representing the company where technical credibility is required. Provides expert explanations, techniques or approaches to colleagues, management and customers.

** PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Provide technical leadership and execution over complex, major design, development and research projects. Assumes responsibility for successful completion (Schedule, Performance, Cost) of sub-systems.
2. Power Amplifier Design: broadband up to 6GHz, High Power 200W, 100% duty cycle, LDMOS, GAN, GAAS
3. RF Drivers: medium and low power, up to 20W, high gain
4. Modulation waveforms: AM/FM, Pulse Radar, SINCGARS, LTE, WCDMA, MUOS.
5. RF design analysis: isolation, broadband noise, cross-coupling, spurious emissions, intermodulation, compression, self-resonance, half/full duplex systems.
6. Filtering for cosite mitigation and harmonic emissions.
7. RF components: directional couplers, transformers, attenuators, switches, PIN diodes, mixers, Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA).
8. Automatic Level Control Loops
9. Linearization: Analog Pre-distortion, Envelope tracking, Bias techniques
10. RF detectors: peak and RMS
11. High speed RF switching.
12. Up/Down converters.
13. ICs: DAC, ADC, op-amps, comparators.
14. Knowledge of power supply design (switching and LDO), high voltage, high current
15. Responsible for carrying out specific project responsibilities as part of larger program objectives involved in the design and development of products, equipment, or processes. May design, lay out complex items. Develop specifications, schematics, assembly drawings, bill of materials, against which designs can be produced. Prepares product and sub-system performance specifications. Conduct RF computer simulation to analyze, test or design power amplifiers operating in VHF, UHF, L, S and C bands. Review and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) objectives
16. Prepare project requests detailing proposed engineering work costs and product timetable.
17. Provide technical presentation support and consultation to proposal team.
18. Represent company unit in customer or field force contacts.
19. Recommend the addition, expansion or termination of research projects and assure the technical soundness of engineering programs.
20. Verify designs in the lab environment working with RF equipment including but not limited to spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, power supplies, power meters, and advanced oscilloscopes.
21. Prepare cost estimates on proposed major RF design products.
22. Plan and lead experiments to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes.
23. Produce innovative technical solutions to customers problems.
24. Prepare technical proposals for competitive bids.
25. Research information on equipment and cost for project proposals.
26. Perform preliminary engineering necessary to confirm plans and programs.
27. Provide technical support to program management, quality, and procurement. Perform typical RF design engineering functions, including schematic design and capture, design review, supervision and review of PCB design and layout. Select and evaluate components and purchased subassemblies to ensure program requirements are met. Provide production and obsolescence support as required. Be able to conduct analysis to determine form, fit and functional alternates for obsolete parts or for those nearing obsolescence.
28. Collect and analyze information on competitor product performance.
29. Initiate and conduct field testing and research work for new RF applications.
30. Translate experimental results into design criteria.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent scientific discipline and at least 12 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 14 years of experience to be proficient in the above areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required

Incumbents should possess knowledge of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in the field of RF Electrical Engineering and possess creativity and originality sufficient to contribute new inventions, designs or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important problems.

Experience with circuit design at the printed circuit board level. Experienced in schematic capture, generating layout specifications, working with and providing inputs to the layout designer and working with PCB and ASSY houses do get the design built.

Experience in one or more of the following RF design and simulation tools: Cadence AWR Microwave Office, ADS.

Experience in one or more of the following design tools: Siemens Mentor Graphics, Cadence, or Altium schematic capture and PC layout tools.

A U.S. government security clearance is not required for this position, but the ability to obtain such a clearance is required.

Experience with LTSpice

Military power amplifier design expertise operating in the following bands and amplification levels:

L-Band Frequencies 1710 – 1855 MHz

S-Band Frequencies 2200 – 2500 MHz

C-Band Frequencies 4400 – 5850 MHz

Peak power level of at least 50.5 dBm for L/S

Band peak and 51.2 dBm for C Band

Various waveforms including CW

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with DoD/MIL specifications, standards, and processes

Some digital experience: FPGA, Microcontrollers, Memory, SPI, I2C, LVDS, Ethernet, RS485, RS422.

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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