Job Description
Job Description
- Onsite position located in Tampa, FL
Job Purpose :
Work in an integrated process team environment, with technical responsibility for all of the following, regarding RF / microwave / mmW hardware : research, architecture trades, estimating recurring and non-recurring hardware and activities, analysis, proposals, selection, development, prototyping, verification, customer support, manufacturing support, and sustainment.
Responsibilities :
Have technical responsibility for all aspects of the RF / microwave / mmW hardware within our products, inclusive of UHF through 40GHzParticipate in the entire product lifecycle for bespoke electronics modules, subsystems, and systems for the aerospace and defense market, including for RADAR, EW, SIGINT, comm, and satcom.Work in an integrated process team (IPT) environment, along with program management, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and other engineering disciplinesPerform all of the following activities for RF / microwave / mmW hardware : research, architecture trades, estimate recurring and non-recurring hardware and activities, analyze circuits, write technical proposals, select active and passive devices, design single layer substrates and single to multi-layer printed circuit boards, prototyping, verification, customer support, manufacturing support, and sustainmentTechnical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Required :
Competent in RF linear and non-linear circuit simulation using Cadence AWR or ADSExperience with 2.5D and 3D electromagnetic problems and simulation toolsExperience with multi-layer printed wiring boards (PWB) design and layout up to 20 GHzExperience with single-layer duroid and ceramic layout up to 40GHzExperience with chip & wire / bare die design, interconnect, and modeling of interconnectCompetent in analog DC, AC, and transient circuit simulation using SPICE or derivativeCompetent in RF measurements and design validation proceduresPreferred :
Experience with MMIC development through 40GHzKnowledgeable of system architecture and block diagram planning of up converters and down convertersExperience with RF system modeling using Cadence AWR VSSKnowledgeable of frequency planning and mixer spurious analysis for up and down convertersKnowledgeable of phase noise requirements, cascaded phase noise performance, and connection to hardware implementation methodsKnowledgeable with millimeter-wave electronics through 100GHzGeneral knowledge of the requirements for and design of microwave sources, LNAs, SSPAs, mixers, filters, and synthesizersSSPA design of at least 10W linear from C-band through Ka Band using GaN or GaAs devicesExperience : 5 to 10 years of progressively increasing experience and responsibility for hardware development through at least 20GHz
Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Travel : Up to 10 % required or as business needs require; predominately within continental U.S.
Security : Must be a US Citizen, with ability to hold US DoD security clearance
Company Description
Smiths Interconnect is committed to our customers’ success in deploying the most advanced radar, electronic warfare systems, satellite communications, data links, public safety radio networks, and more. Our RF / Microwave component and subsystem heritage is deep, and our commitment to excellence is proven - with over fifty-five years of success in commercial communications, homeland security platforms, and military programs.
Company Description
Smiths Interconnect is committed to our customers’ success in deploying the most advanced radar, electronic warfare systems, satellite communications, data links, public safety radio networks, and more. Our RF / Microwave component and subsystem heritage is deep, and our commitment to excellence is proven - with over fifty-five years of success in commercial communications, homeland security platforms, and military programs.
