Sr Engineer -RF Electronics Design / Antenna Design (Westminster, CO)

• Be responsible for the hands-on design and realization of RF passive and active circuits used in phased array antennas, larger RF systems, and other RF components.
• Design and test circuits for receivers, transmitters, local oscillators, and RF subsystems. Designs typically range in frequency from VHF through 20 GHz.
• Simulate circuit and system performance using analytical software such as AWR Microwave Office, VSS, Agilent ADS, SystemVue, and MATLAB.
• Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to realize completed RF electronics and RF designs.
• Participate and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics in antenna and phased array systems:  VSWR, insertion loss, power, G/T, etc.
• Test components (e.g. amplifiers, mixers, limiters, oscillators) for suitability in designs.
• Design circuit boards for use in receivers and transmitters.
• Design chip and wire components for use in receivers, high-power limiters, and transmitters.
• Test and document designs in preparation for potential production.
• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. 
• Mentor and guide more junior engineers and technicians in the design, build, and test phases of projects and programs.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. 
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.  Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Interface well with other people at all levels including customers, use initiative in applying solutions to assignments.  Contributes to large teams.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company.  Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary. 

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Full competency in core RF engineering and antenna theory and skills and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Assist with the preparation and delivery of presentations.
• Experience and skills to effectively contribute to successful producibility of designs and to cost, budget, and schedule control.
• RF electronics hardware design and RF system design experience is desirable
• RF hardware and microwave circuit board / PCB layout experience is desirable.
• Some exposure and experience with the radiating components/antennas that are typically used in phased array systems.
• Experience with circuit simulation is not required, but highly desirable.
• Experience and proficiency in programming, data manipulation, and data visualization in MATLAB.
• Must be able to schedule and execute measurements at internal and external facilities; perform measurement analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience with RF test equipment (including RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers).
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise in RF engineering and to leverage knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead RF efforts and tasks and to guide technical project teams toward the completion of program goals and milestones.
• Current security clearance is preferred.

• Be responsible for the hands-on design and realization of individual antennas, phased array antennas, RF circuits, and passive RF components.
• Use computational electromagnetic analysis software to design and predict performance on various types of antennas and apertures (spiral, sinuous, Vivaldi, patch, slot, horn, etc.)
• Design frequency-selective surfaces (FSSs) for use with various radiating apertures.
• Implement various design techniques (materials, shaping, etc.) for RCS mitigation where necessary.
• Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to realize antenna designs.
• Participate and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics:  VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization, radar cross section (RCS), etc.
• Antenna requirement evaluation, initial concept trade-off and development, in-house and customer presentations, travel, and technical proposal writing and cost/schedule estimating.
• Investigate new technologies and applications for radiating apertures and antennas.
• Mentor and guide more junior engineers and technicians in the design, build, and test phases of RF projects and programs.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems involving antenna/sensor-based applications such as electronic warfare, electronic attack, electronic support measures, communications, geolocation, direction finding, etc.
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.  Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Interface well with other people at all levels including customers, use initiative in applying solutions to assignments.  Contributes to large teams.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company.  Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary. 

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Full competency in core RF engineering and antenna theory and skills and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Assist with the preparation and delivery of presentations.
• Experience and skills to effectively contribute to successful producibility of designs and to cost, budget, and schedule control.
• Experience with design of antennas and passive RF components (radiating elements, radomes, power dividers, couplers, transitions, multi-layer board designs, FSSs, etc.).
• Analytical design experience using software and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office/Agilent ADS, CST, FEKO, HFSS, and SENTRI.
• RF antenna testing experience utilizing network analyzers, PNAs, anechoic chambers, near-field ranges, etc.
• Experience and proficiency in programming, data manipulation, and data visualization in MATLAB.
• Ability to schedule and execute measurements at internal and external facilities and perform measurement analysis and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise in RF engineering and to leverage knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead RF efforts and tasks and to guide technical project teams toward the completion of program goals and milestones.
• Current security clearance is preferred.

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $126,500 - $159,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

• An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way!
• Apply today to learn more and be part of our Growth story.

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This is a full time position