Easter Seals Jobs

Job Information

General Atomics Senior RF Design Engineer in Boston, Massachusetts

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are currently hiring a Senior RF Design Engineer who will be a key member within the GA-EMS Radar Technologies group. In this capacity, the Senior RF Design Engineer will lead RF designs and trade studies in support of new air and ground-based designs. The Senior RF Design Engineer will report to the Manager of Hardware Engineering within the Radar Technologies group.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Simulate and design RF circuits and subsystems for future air and ground-based systems including Transmit/Receive modules, up and down converters, and RF beamforming networks

  • Develop and maintain RF design requirements from high-level system performance specifications

  • Perform design trade studies including gain, output power, noise figure, cost, ease of manufacturing, etc.

  • Perform bench-level evaluation and troubleshooting of RF designs and subsystems

  • Collaborate with the Hardware, Software, and Systems engineering teams to drive development of subsystems and assemblies

  • Represent the company at technical reviews, meetings and formal design reviews

  • Stay current with RF industry innovations, developments and trends

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply

47429

Job Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

  • Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

  • Proven experience simulating and designing RF circuits, subsystems, and assemblies using tools such as MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, and/or CST

  • Proficient in RF measurement techniques and skilled in operating standard lab equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other essential tools for precise signal testing and analysis

  • Strong working knowledge of RF PCB design and layout

  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout a fast-paced, R&D environment

  • Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals

  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required

*DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: *

  • Demonstrated experience designing modules and subsystems for radars and/or Electronic Warfare systems

  • Demonstrated experience designing and optimizing antennas

  • Previous experience working with the Department of Defense

  • Active security clearance

Salary: $140,940 - $252,293 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.

DirectEmployers