<p>Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer. At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES. The most important thing we build is TRUST #CustomerFocus #Values #Leader #TogetherWePioneer Overview Take ownership of a high fidelity end-to-end model & simulation for various phased array and radar applications; develop and integrate signal processing functions and conduct sub-system trade studies; act as system engineer to guide architecture design decisions and define requirements on proposals; apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as Radio Frequency (RF) and digital applications. Responsibilities YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design RF Circuits using simulation tools, generate BOM, and identify necessary equipment and components to perform test. Interface with a layout engineer for PCB tape-out. Tune and troubleshoot RF Circuits to meet spec requirement in self-guided manner. Provide Input power, VSWR, & filtering requirements to System Engineering. Provide FIT against BOM list and evaluate possible failure paths. Assist Product transition from Engineering to Manufacturing, including writing Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and assembly of RF Circuits. Provide Engineering support for existing products in Operation. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or STEM Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math). Two (2) years of experience RF circuit simulation experience. ADS/AWR/SPICE circuit simulation experience or equivalent This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license). Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics. Eight (5) + years technical research experience. Eight (5) + years of design experience in RF components, such as combiner, filter, switch, mixer, circulator, VCO, Power Amp and antenna. HFSS simulation experience. Familiar with thermal consideration in RF components. PCB/chip-on-board design, test, and layout experience. MTBF calculation and circuit failure analysis experience. MMIC design and experience in interacting with Foundry. GaN, GaAs, InP or LDMOS semiconductor experience. Load-Pull experience. Experience with Product transition from Engineering to Manufacturing, including writing Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and assembly of Power Amplifier.. Good oral and written communication skills to interface with key internal and external customers. Active DOD Secret Clearance. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Salary Range: Radio Frequency Engineer I: $69,832 - $101,325.81 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY BENEFITS We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond. Other benefits include: Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs. Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule Tailored Management/Leadership Training Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming ABOUT CAES CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.</p>