Senior RF Electrical Engineer

Company: Analogic Corporation
Location: Peabody
Posted on: January 11, 2020

Job Description:

# of Openings

1

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

OVERVIEW

Responsible for the design, development and test of RF products. Requires basic knowledge of engineering principles and concepts. This role requires problem-solving skills, the ability to learn new technology quickly and adjust to a dynamic work environment. This position is based in Peabody, MA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Designs part/all of PCB-level RF, analog, and power electronic circuits to meet product specifications and cost requirements

* Able to identify and evaluate fundamental issues

* Follows design best practices and collaborates with mechanical engineering, firmware, software and PCB design teams to yield the new products

* While this position does not have direct budgetary responsibility, this role has influence on project budgets

* Maintains awareness of new component developments and emerging technologies and use/recommend them for new designs where appropriate to achieve cost, performance and size goals

* A successful candidate will be part of a new dynamic team developing new RF technologies for industrial applications with a potential for substantial growth

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Advanced degree in electrical engineering (MSEE) in related area is preferred or (BSEE) with a minimum of 5-7 years of related RF experience.



COMPETENCIES:

* Experience with RF designs at frequencies from 1MHz to 150MHz with power levels from few Watts to few Kilowatts.

* Good troubleshooting skills of RF and analog circuits

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a product development team

* Familiarity with phases of PCB design flow specification, schematic capture and layout

* Experience with PCB design tools (Orcad Capture, PADS or Allegro) to create own schematic

* Familiarity with EMC, Electrical Safety and Functional Safety standards and requirements

* Familiarity with DFX process and project DFMEAs

* Experience using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.

* Able to develop documentation for own design

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills





PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.



MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to stay focused on very complex and abstract concepts for extended periods of time.



WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

Work is in an office and lab environment. As such, work may involve interaction with high levels of AC/DC voltage and current and high levels of RF power. Position is also required to have basic soldering and assembly skills. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.



TRAVEL:

10% travel is expected, can be international. Must be able to obtain a passport and visas

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