Dodmg Senior Electrical Engineer, RF PCB Specialist at HRL Laboratories designs and tests high-performance RF/mmWave subsystems. Collaborates with diverse teams and mentors junior engineers.
Responsibilities
Perform preliminary and critical designs using COTS or custom active and passive components with minimal oversight
Oversee fabrication and testing processes, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
Conduct schematic capture, PCB layout, fabrication documentation, and module assembly
Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering to develop thermal solutions and address mechanical design considerations
Mentorship of junior engineers, and responsibility for setting and encouraging development best practices
Qualification
Bachelor’sExpertise in RF & mmW PCB developmentExperience with Altium DesignerProficiency with digitalPhysical Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or relevant field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and testing electronic circuits
Extensive experience with Schematic Capture and PCB Layout
Proficiency in simulating the behavior of electronics using software such as HFSS, ADS, or similar
Expertise in RF & mmW PCB development, layout, and testing.
Experience with Altium Designer
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of electronic sub-assemblies from component to subsystem level, including operation, controls, and safety.
Strong familiarity with the characteristics and trade-offs of today’s active and passive components, and the availability of COTS components
Advanced understanding of RF components and devices
Expertise in conventional and advanced microelectronic packaging/integration and thermal management
Proficiency with digital, mixed-signal, power, and signal integrity tools
