What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. RF Engineer (Aerospace/Defense) position at Acara Solutions?
Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace organizations around the country with our staffing related services for over 60 years. Our national aerospace client is looking for a Sr. RF Engineer to join their Chandler, AZ plant. This is a direct salaried opening (possible 3 days onsite, 2 off hybrid).
From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You'll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities.
As a Senior RF Engineer, you will spearhead projects across multiple functions, collaborating closely with Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers. Your role will be pivotal in delivering engineering solutions for RF/Microwave/Millimeter communications hardware systems tailored for defense applications. This includes overseeing technical proposals, guiding the transition from prototype to production, ensuring performance standards, conducting customer presentations, and managing schedule and cost constraints. You will bring to the table a profound understanding of RF engineering principles applicable to the specific products or programs assigned.
- Advanced Systems Analysis: Perform comprehensive systems analysis, modeling, and simulation of circuit or system performance, employing advanced analytical tools. This includes cascade analysis for up/down converters.
- Innovative Design and Analysis: the detailed analysis and design of RF and mixed-signal communications hardware components, including but not limited to digital receiver subsystems and exciters. This involves mastery over various components such as front ends, IF sections, phase-lock loops, AGC loops, synthesizers, and A/D and D/A conversion processes.
- Filter Design Excellence: Engage in sophisticated filter modeling, analysis, and design.
- System Integration: Direct the system integration, testing, and development of RF/millimeter-wave communications hardware for spaceflight applications, exploring new communications technologies for spaceflight.
- Collaborative Team Efforts: Work alongside interdisciplinary teams to ensure that designs meet all customer and internal requirements, serving as the primary technical interface for customers, participating in technical meetings, and aiding in the development of customer specification.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
BSEE (MSEE a plus)
Minimum of 8 years in microwave/millimeter-wave design theory and component design, with substantial experience in delivering high reliability hardware from conceptual design to flight delivery. This experience should include knowledge in the following:
- Comprehensive understanding of complex communication systems theory, RF architecture, IMAs and circuit design.
- Expert in RF and mixed-signal design techniques and technologies.
Min 1 year of experience in the majority of the following microwave modeling tools: Genesys, ADS, AWR, Ansoft HFSS, Designer, Maxwell, Matlab, and AutoCAD.
This is an ITAR facility and U.S. Dept. of Defense contractor, U.S. persons required. The ability to obtain a Secret clearance in the future is required.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
